SouthernWorldwide.com – Arch Manning, grandson of NFL star Archie Manning, has expressed his disappointment regarding the excessive hype surrounding his grandson, Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning.
The younger Manning garnered significant attention during his high school football career, and his famous surname further amplified expectations as he joined the Texas program. As college football analysts discuss Manning’s potential contributions to the Longhorns, possibly in his final year of college, his grandfather has voiced his concerns about the level of anticipation.
“I was kind of disappointed in a lot of, just a lot of people,” Archie Manning told KXAN-TV. He felt that many had prematurely celebrated Arch before he had even played a game, which he did not consider fair. He acknowledged that it was a challenging start, playing against a strong team.
However, Archie Manning emphasized his immense pride in his grandson’s resilience. He stated that he has never been prouder of anyone than he is of Arch for how he persevered through the difficulties of the previous year and how he performed in the latter part of the season.
The excitement surrounding Arch Manning is expected to escalate as the college football season approaches. He is anticipated to lead the Longhorns to the College Football Playoff and establish himself among the top quarterback prospects for the NFL Draft.
In the 2025 season, Arch Manning recorded 3,163 passing yards and 26 touchdown passes. The Longhorns are set to commence their 2026 season against Texas State on September 5th. While this initial game may be relatively straightforward, their true challenge will come on September 12th when they host Ohio State.
