A Win Projection for Texas in Arch Manning’s First Season as Starter Unveiled!
Now, with Ewers off to the NFL, Manning is officially the face of the program. And expectations? They’re sky-high……..
The wait is over, and Arch Manning is finally taking the reins as Texas’ starting quarterback. With Quinn Ewers off to the NFL, Manning is now the face of the program, and expectations are through the roof. FanDuel has released its win totals for the upcoming season, and Texas is projected to win at least 9.5 games.¹
To put that into perspective, if Texas hits the over and secures at least 10 wins, it’ll be the first time since the 2007-09 seasons that the Longhorns have strung together three seasons of 10+ wins. That’s a tall order, but with Manning at the helm, many believe it’s achievable.
In fact, Texas is viewed as the favorite to win the SEC (+210) and has the second-best chance of winning the national title (+650), trailing only Ohio State (+600). Those are lofty expectations, but Manning’s talent and potential have many fans and analysts excited.
Manning’s former teammate, Xavier Worthy, is also bullish on his prospects, predicting that he’ll win the Heisman Trophy and lead Texas to a national championship.² While those are bold predictions, they’re not entirely unfounded, given Manning’s impressive skills and work ethic.
Overall, the stage is set for a thrilling season in Austin, and all eyes will be on Arch Manning as he leads the Longhorns into battle.