During the transfer portal era, no one is patient, but Arch Manning chose to stay at Texas and be Quinn Ewers’ backup despite rampant speculation he should transfer and seek a more immediate starting opportunity.

The Texas Longhorns will pivot to Arch Manning as their starting quarterback in 2025. For the past three seasons, Quinn Ewers guided Texas to a 27-9 record as a starter. Perhaps Manning's name recognition is driving the fandom more than his play,