Texas ranks 103rd in terms of returning production, with just 29 percent of its offensive players back on the roster. As a result, the team sits at 126th for returning offensive production, which highlights the inexperience Finebaum is referring to.

Arch Manning might be the most hyped up QB in college football history. The elite talent. The famous family. It is a lot to deal with.

The Longhorns bring hype with Arch Manning at quarterback, but talent losses in the trenches leave questions. Can Texas’ star QB carry the team through the SEC gauntlet, or will early missteps derail expectations?

Texas starts the season ranked No. 1 for the first time in program history and a betting favorite to win the national championship.

The three quarterbacks selected were LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina), Garrett Nussmeier ( LSU) and DJ Lagway (Florida). Although Sellers and Nussmeier are more established, many fans online felt that Manning could have been the third team selection instead of Lagway.

New Texas starting QB Arch Manning is among the five most critical offensive players for the 2025 Longhorns. Who else is on the list?

Arch Manning puts it simply: "I think for greatness you have to be a leader and you have to win games. And so I'm going to try to do both."

Arch Manning Surprisingly Snubbed From Prestigious College Football Honor originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has not been a full-time starter for his team yet, but was featured in a watch list for a particular award.