


Arch Manning has no regrets.
The highly touted prospect has yet to play at the University of Texas despite the hype and expectations coming into his freshman season.
Manning is currently behind starting quarterback and sophomore Quinn Ewers and redshirt freshman Maalik Murphy, both of whom have started under center this season.
The 18-year-old star nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning wouldn’t have changed anything regarding his decision, according to his grandfather Archie.
“Arch is happy with the decision he made,” Archie Manning told The Spun. “All the reports we get is that he’s doing well. He’s going to get a redshirt out of this year, and I think that’s important.”
A redshirt year would mean the younger Manning wouldn’t lose a year of eligibility, making him a redshirt freshman next season as opposed to a sophomore.
Because of the hype, some Texas fans and the world of college football expected Manning to hit the ground running with his career.
The news of Arch having no regrets would, in theory, encourage Texas fans who were worried about the possibility of him transferring to a place where he’d start next season.
“Every situation is different,” Archie said. “If you remember, Peyton and Eli went to school early for spring training. Peyton got thrown in for his first game as a freshman. He played a great deal that season. Tennessee had a great offensive line and two really good running backs, so that allowed him to work into it.
“Eli had what I think is the best course. He redshirted his first year, was a backup in his second year, and then started in his third year. I think it’s a big jump. Arch played 2A Football, as did Peyton and Eli. Every situation is different.”
Texas is 8-1 and ranked No. 7 in the country with a shot at qualifying for the College Football Playoff if it wins out.