Head coach Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns are gearing up for their first season under Arch Manning at quarterback, and have high expectations heading into the season. After a semi-final loss to the national champion Ohio State Buckeyes, they have a lot to build on going into the Manning era.

The expectations for Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning are sky-high as he takes over the starting job, and understandably so given his family legacy and outstanding recruiting profile. With those sky-high expectations also comes a ton of pressure,

Texas‘ success under Steve Sarkisian has been well-documented over the past two seasons. Leading the Longhorns to consecutive appearances in the College Football Playoff, including a national semifinal appearance in 2024.