Amidst discussions surrounding the Texas Longhorns quarterback situation and comparisons to the Tom Brady-Drew Bledsoe scenario, Arch Manning has refuted rumors of his impending transfer. The speculation arose after Manning's impressive performance filling in for injured starter Quinn Ewers. Despite limited playing time behind Ewers, the redshirt freshman has accumulated 939 passing yards and nine touchdowns, prompting speculation about his future.

Manning unequivocally dismissed the transfer rumors, stating, "I really have no plans on entering the portal or anything. So, I don’t really know about it, about all the windows and everything." He acknowledged the adjustment from being a highly touted high school quarterback to a backup role but emphasized his commitment to the team's success, regardless of his playing time. "No one ever wants to not play," Manning admitted, "But...doing anything I can help the team win, whether it’s playing or not playing, that’s what I’m going to do."

He praised Ewers for his guidance in navigating the complexities of college football. Ewers reciprocated the positive sentiment, highlighting their strong relationship. With Ewers' potential departure for the professional leagues, Manning is poised to take the reins as the starting quarterback in 2025, unless Ewers opts to remain in school. Trey Owens provides further depth to the quarterback position behind Manning.