Arch Manning doubles down on Texas commitment ahead of first season as starter: 'Nowhere else I want to be'

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian joins Colin Cowherd to break down Arch Manning’s development and expectations for the season.

It's been just a couple of years since Arch Manning was arguably the most highly sought-after high school recruit in the nation. He ultimately decided to take his potential and high-profile last name to Austin.

When Quinn Ewers declared for the NFL Draft, it opened the door for Manning to become the starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns in 2025. 

During Manning's time on the bench, the young quarterback faced questions about whether he would leave Texas for another program that would give him an opportunity to play right away.

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Texas quarterback Arch Manning runs up the field during the second half against Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas.  (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Manning recently spoke to the media ahead of his first anticipated season as the Longhorns full-time starter.

"It was tough. I mean, it’s tough in this age," Manning, 19, noted when he spoke about waiting his turn, according to The Athletic. "Sometimes it’s worth the wait."

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Manning then doubled down on his commitment to the Longhorns and said he hopes to remain in Austin for the foreseeable future.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs against Ohio State during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.  (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

"But I hope it pays off. There’s nowhere else I want to be. I want to be at Texas. I’ve got friends here. I love this place. So, I