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While the Texas offense will remain the same, the way in which it is called will look different with Arch Manning under center.

However, Sarkisian made it clear that with Ewers off to the NFL, it is Manning's time to shine. The Manning era at Texas officially begins on Aug. 30 at Ohio State in a rematch of the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl, a game that will certainly draw millions of eyeballs.

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Sarkisian discussed Manning’s future as the Longhorns QB, Quinn Ewers’ NFL prospects and which Longhorns could show out at the NFL Combine.

During an appearance on the Up and Adams Show, Sarkisian officially confirmed Arch Manning will be the starting quarterback for Texas in 2025, in perhaps what is the least surprising news of the college football offseason.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian dropped the least explosive bombshell in the history of college football on Thursday. Arch Manning, the former No. 1

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The Longhorns have constructed their offense for three years to suit Ewers' strengths. Now, Coach Steve Sarkisian can utilize a true dual-threat quarterback with a howitzer for a right arm when Manning takes charge of the offense in 2025.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian talks to quarterback Arch Manning (16) during the first Texas Longhorns football practice of 2023 at the Frank Denius Fields on the University of Texas at Austin campus on Monday, March 6, 2023. Aem Texfoot First 2023 Practice 7 | Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK