The Texas Longhorns don’t need to worry about one key player entering the NCAA transfer portal after their run in the College Football Playoff is over.
Backup quarterback Arch Manning told media Monday morning ahead of the Longhorns’ CFP quarterfinal appearance against Arizona State in the Peach Bowl he had “no plans on entering the portal.”
Even though Texas’ season has yet to conclude, due to the transfer portal calendar overlapping with the postseason, many players are put in a situation where they have to make a difficult decision about their future.
Nine Longhorn players entered the transfer portal during the winter window, according to 247Sports.
When asked about the portal calendar by reporters, Manning shot down the idea he was looking to leave the team and didn’t have much to say about the portal calendar.
“I really have no plans on entering the portal or anything so I don’t really know about it, about the whole windows and everything,” Manning said.
The redshirt freshman and No. 1 overall recruit from the 2023 class has bided his time behind starting quarterback Quinn Ewers the past two seasons.
Injuries to Ewers have given Manning plenty of opportunities to get on the field, making two starts this season — winning both games — and tossing for 939 yards and nine touchdowns.
As Ewers has remained healthy down the stretch, Manning has still found chances to make an impact on the field.
His rushing ability has allowed coach Steve Sarkisian to create special rushing packages for the New Orleans native to provide a spark.
Ewers is expected to either declare for the NFL Draft or transfer to another program at the end of the season, paving the way for Manning to become the full-time starter.
Nine Longhorn players entered the transfer portal during the winter window, according to 247Sports.
When asked about the portal calendar by reporters, Manning shot down the idea he was looking to leave the team and didn’t have much to say about the portal calendar.
“I really have no plans on entering the portal or anything so I don’t really know about it, about the whole windows and everything,” Manning said.
The redshirt freshman and No. 1 overall recruit from the 2023 class has bided his time behind starting quarterback Quinn Ewers the past two seasons.
Injuries to Ewers have given Manning plenty of opportunities to get on the field, making two starts this season — winning both games — and tossing for 939 yards and nine touchdowns.
As Ewers has remained healthy down the stretch, Manning has still found chances to make an impact on the field.
His rushing ability has allowed coach Steve Sarkisian to create special rushing packages for the New Orleans native to provide a spark.
Ewers is expected to either declare for the NFL Draft or transfer to another program at the end of the season, paving the way for Manning to become the full-time starter.
