Arch Manning's athleticism closer to legendary grandfather than uncles, ex-NFL star says

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NFL legend Brett Favre offered his own analysis on Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning in the first episode of his new podcast.

Favre briefly touched on Manning’s performance against Mississippi State – a game he was forced out of due to a concussion. However, the Pro Football Hall of Famer said Manning reminded him more of his grandfather Archie Manning because of his mobility rather than his uncles, Peyton and Eli Manning.

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Texas quarterback Arch Manning, left, scrambles out of the pocket against Mississippi State linebacker Derion Gullette in Starkville, Mississippi, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/James Pugh)

"I think he definitely can play… (Against Mississippi State) they were lucky and fortunate to win that game," the former Green Bay Packers star said on "4th and Favre." "I thought Arch played exceptionally well in the second half. He obviously wasn’t in for the last touchdown pass, but he made some terrific plays in that second half to get him in contention.

"There’s been a lot of focus on Arch. That’s just the way it goes. A lot of expectations. He didn’t live up to them at first, but I think he’s sort of finding his way. The concussion, I would say, is a minor setback. He’ll be fine. He’s very capable. He’s way more athletic than Peyton and Eli. I mean, he can move and run like his grandfather, Archie. He could razzle and dazzle you with his scrambling. Arch is really a lot like that. I think the future