Expectations have been already excessive sufficient for Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning heading into the 2025 season.
Longhorn followers hope the 21-year-old leads this system to its first nationwide championship because the 2005 season. A brand new preseason ballot places much more stress on Manning.
On Monday, USA Right this moment printed the preseason US LBM Coaches Ballot. (The Related Press preseason ballot’s launch is scheduled Aug. 11.) Texas ranked No. 1, claiming 28 of the 67 first-place votes. The Ohio State Buckeyes have been No. 2, whereas the Penn State Nittany Lions have been No. 3. It is the primary time the Longhorns have been No. 1 within the preseason ballot.
Oddsmakers agree with coaches. As of Monday, FanDuel Sportsbook lists Texas because the preseason nationwide title favourite (+550), forward of Ohio State and the Georgia Bulldogs.
Manning has tried simply 95 passes in two seasons with the Longhorns, however his flashes have been spectacular. He had 5 touchdowns (4 passing and one dashing) after changing Quinn Ewers in a 56-7 Week 3 win over UTSA final season.
