The Arch Manning era in Austin is here.With Texas starting quarterback Quinn Ewers off to the NFL, Manning—the grandson of college football legend Archie Manning and nephew of NFL greats Eli and Peyton Manning—is the presumptive starter for the Longhorns in 2025.

With Arch Manning taking over the reins of the Texas Longhorns offense from NFL-bound Quinn Ewers, here is what Manning said Ewers told him about Manning becoming the next face of Texas football. What advice did he give him along the way?

During the transfer portal era, no one is patient, but Arch Manning chose to stay at Texas and be Quinn Ewers’ backup despite rampant speculation he should transfer and seek a more immediate starting opportunity.