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Texas QB Arch Manning talks upcoming season, becoming a leader, and waiting his turn at the MPA

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Arch Manning (Justin Wells/Inside Texas)

Arch Manning used to participate in the Manning Passing Academy growing up. Now, the Texas starting quarterback is a counselor at the popular camp. He’s growing up, and after waiting his turn to play on the Forty Acres, he’s ready to let her rip.

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“I grew up coming (to MPA) since I was a kid, like four or five years old,” said Manning. “Then I was a camper, think around 7th grade. I stayed in the dorms with my buddies, playing 7-on-7, hanging out with guys like Trevor Lawrence and Jake Fromm. It’s been fun growing up here, now being a coach. It’s a family reunion every summer and I look forward to it.”

He’s climbed the ladder from waterboy, camper, and now coach at the MPA. Now as he enters the fall, he’s the entrenched starter for the Longhorns.

“Anytime you get guys that have been around as much football as my family, that support me, it’s a true blessing,” said Manning. “I’m just glad I have them and I’m excited for this year to lean on them for all the advice I need.”

Expectations have always been high for a guy like Arch. He accepts them, understands them, and embraces them.

“I’m just doing what I can and controlling what I can control,” Manning explains. “I’m not really worried about what other people think. I do my job, prepare, and when it’s time to go play, let’s go play.”

Sitting and waiting isn’t something Manning is used to, but he gained a lot in that position over the last two years.

“I learned a lot, and really learned a lot about myself,” said Manning. “Picked up a lot from Quinn’s (Ewers) game, the way he handled everything. Whether it was on the football side, the mental side, and the media, I just picked up bits and pieces to add to my game and learned a lot over the last two years. Plus, I had that time to grow as a person and a player.”

Seeing the field in 2024 was huge for the New Orleans native, including starting a number of games when Ewers was injured. That also contributed to his growth.

“Anytime you get live action reps, it helps a lot,” said Manning. “I was fortunate last year to get games under my belt and ready for this year. We do a great job of getting game-like practices and constantly getting better and continuing to grow. It’s a constant grind of getting better.”

And about that decision to attend the University of Texas and play football in Austin, no regrets here.

“I knew (Texas) was where I wanted to play all along,” Manning said.

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