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Ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Texas backup quarterback Arch Manning has been taking second-team reps during practice and is one snap away from playing in a College Football Playoff semifinal. Longhorns Offensive Coordinator Kyle Flood and starting quarterback Quinn Ewers both expressed confidence in Manning's abilities and readiness. During his first media appearance as a Texas football player at the Sugar Bowl Media Day, Manning addressed rumors about transferring and his future with Texas, stating he has not considered leaving and is focused on developing and helping the team. Manning spoke for about 40 minutes, downplaying his celebrity status and emphasizing his commitment to football. He also mentioned that his parents handle his NIL deals, and he is not aware of how much he earns. Manning's grandfather advised him to say less in interviews, a sentiment echoed by Ewers who joked about the media attention on Manning.
Texas' Arch Manning is the Taylor Swift of backup quarterbacks https://t.co/SWPkLCAhDE
Arch Manning addresses chatter about him potentially leaving Texas: 'Haven’t looked into transferring at all' https://t.co/OFI2Ac1bA2
Arch Manning's celebrity makes him the Taylor Swift of college football backups | Bohls https://t.co/6czZqeagQq via @statesman
Arch Manning didn’t mean to steal the show Saturday at Sugar Bowl media day, but he did anyway. 🏈 ✍️: @bmarcello MORE: https://t.co/547cnSYGz2 https://t.co/N6odQbMPGX
Arch Manning shuts down rumors of a transfer away from Texas as he opens up on life as QB2 ahead of the Sugar Bowl in his home state https://t.co/BS6WmVZbjp https://t.co/jNiuBKXFK4
Not that it’s going to prevent the hot takes on the topic, but it’s worth pointing out that Quinn Ewers was available to reporters yesterday. Today was the first time Arch Manning has done interviews since enrolling. This wasn’t a case of ignoring Quinn in favor of Arch. https://t.co/X6t5j4S7EO
Arch Manning, not Quinn Ewers, drew a crowd at Sugar Bowl media day. While he's not new to the spotlight, he doesn't seek it. "I'm not some superhero. I'm just a normal 19-year-old guy just trying to work hard and play football. That's really all it is." https://t.co/xVHNKEy4dN
Arch Manning addresses his Texas future ahead of Sugar Bowl as transfer rumors swirl https://t.co/MRm7HX5Ltk https://t.co/I84ylENJUp
QB Arch Manning staying with Texas in 2024 https://t.co/ddWJmRUYzN https://t.co/aeYLEEbUAm
Arch Manning admits 'there were a lot of tough days' in freshman year at Texas https://t.co/EzaVZhhGij via @houstonchron
Arch Manning’s media debut at Sugar Bowl event highlighted in surreal photo https://t.co/SdmGq6zD4m https://t.co/IpDkNKnYoR
In Year 1 at Texas, Arch Manning went from scout team QB to No. 2; lost his ID; chose not to transfer; invited the boys to his NOLA home; did *not* earn 7-figure NIL; and vented to dad & grandpa. “Red,” Arch told grandad Archie, “they scream at me a lot" https://t.co/PGzmPkvwcB
Arch Manning didn't mean to steal the show Saturday at Sugar Bowl media day, but he did anyway. "My grandfather always likes to say in interviews less is best," Arch said. "He can have it all," QB1 Quinn Ewers joked. My column on Arch Madness: https://t.co/IEtjpSLDnF https://t.co/H2TA8SFpyw
Arch Manning takes pro-like approach as Texas QB steps into crucial backup role for College Football Playoff https://t.co/PyzrvpX0o0
Texas backup QB Arch Manning addressed rumors about him transferring before the Sugar Bowl https://t.co/xVvvj4282p https://t.co/xIZmIHlfDP
Sugar Bowl Media Day✔️ https://t.co/HY3zs04vuj
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (a very good starter) watched the media surround Texas quarterback Arch Manning (a backup) (h/t @Joshua_Newman) https://t.co/84nLgzmyC4
What a wild photo. Quinn Ewers taking a backseat to Arch Manning during Sugar Bowl media coverage https://t.co/YLoNcCz40c
Quinn Ewers looks over at the media crowded around Texas QB Arch Manning for Sugar Bowl Media Day 😂 📸: @TXLoneStarLive https://t.co/cS75jGFHXe
Arch Manning has a circle of media around him. Oh yeah, and then there is QB1 Quinn Ewers. https://t.co/ZHUD4nh56T
2024 Sugar Bowl: Arch Manning says he “hasn’t looked into transferring at all” https://t.co/JfBjKY4Q5U https://t.co/8BPYdMCtCk
Texas QB Arch Manning addresses backup role as transfer rumors swirl https://t.co/XZJKYaGzYk
Texas QB Arch Manning on transfer rumors: “Obviously there’s always rumors, especially nowadays. I haven’t looked into transferring at all. I’m just focused on developing and helping this team any way I can and hopefully one day playing for the University of Texas like I’ve… https://t.co/JAE6RvuQvF
"I'm just a football player and a normal guy just going to college." Texas QB Arch Manning spoke to what it means to carry the family name. He issues an apology thanks to advice from his grandfather Archie, and also quips about his uncles Peyton and Eli - "They are funny."… https://t.co/Cdho5A8yOf
Great photo via AP this morning from Sugar Bowl Media Day. That's Quinn Ewers, with no reporters talking to him towards the end of Texas' media session, looking back at the scrum surrounding Arch Manning. https://t.co/gVWPgMXJzU
Check out the interview of Texas freshman QB Arch Manning during Sugar Bowl Media Day https://t.co/PJ7I7gYM4w
Is Arch Manning considering transferring from Texas? How much does he make in NIL? The Longhorns' prized young QB answered media questions ahead of the Sugar Bowl, and @davidubben was in attendance ⤵️ https://t.co/sqC36tVDJC
#Texas backup QB Arch Manning on whether it’s a little odd being in such demand for interviews without having played much. https://t.co/zMuZxDqXnr
Arch Manning is the center of attention in his hometown on Sugar Bowl Media Day 🤘 (via @RossDellenger) https://t.co/GBKaWXF8Hw
Arch Manning answered questions for a little under 40 minutes this morning. A couple highlights: -- He hasn't considered transferring, regardless of whether or not Ewers returns in 2024. -- Parents handle his NIL so he doesn't know how much he makes, but assured us it wasn't…
It’s Arch Manni.. I mean, Media Day at the Sugar Bowl. https://t.co/nnONbeliHx
Arch Manning is in there, somewhere. https://t.co/WcRpHc6PM6
Arch Manning speaks https://t.co/OFU40q5e0t
Media Day at the Sugar Bowl coming this morning. Thought #1: I believe this is the first time Arch Manning will be doing media as a Texas football player. Likely to be a circus, and with good reason.
Sugar Bowl 2024: If Arch Manning has to play, QB Quinn Ewers, OC Kyle Flood have confidence https://t.co/DTA5mzJRcK https://t.co/iUkvHg4lUz
Texas QB Quinn Ewers this morning on Arch Manning: "I think he understands the opportunity he has in front of him, and he’s definitely not going to waste it."
Arch Manning is Texas' top backup quarterback entering the Sugar Bowl. Is he ready if needed? Longhorns OC Kyle Flood: "We've got a ton of confidence in Arch. His progression throughout the year has been excellent."
NEW: Not that there was any doubt, but we saw it in the flesh this afternoon. Arch Manning is taking second-team reps ahead of the Sugar Bowl, meaning he is one snap away from entering a College Football Playoff semifinal on Monday night. https://t.co/Hk6aDuhh3v
Texas backup quarterback Arch Manning taking reps during practice https://t.co/2uWfqGxbzN
Arch Manning indeed taking No. 2 reps for Texas at practice during the media viewing window.