Football will always be king in Austin, but on Saturday, it was the Texas Longhorns men's basketball team that stole the show. Facing off against the rival No.

They had no idea who would be the Longhorns’ biggest cheerleader. Arch Manning and several of his Longhorns’ football teammates sat courtside Saturday and loved every minute of Texas’ 22-point comeback and buzzer-beating victory.

Here comes the gossip that would have Jerry Jones already forfeiting the 2025 season, tanking so his Cowboys can select University of Texas QB Arch Manning in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Would Arch Manning or Jeremiah Smith go No. 1? Rob Rang forecasts who every NFL team would target with their 2025 first-round pick if every college player were draft eligible.

There are very good CFB QBs returning in 2025. Cade Klubnik is back at Clemson, Carson Back is now at Miami. Where does Arch Manning rank?

With Quinn Ewers officially entering the draft, the Arch Manning era is now underway for the Longhorns, and he is making his presence known with his latest appearance at Texas' most recent basketball game.

Arch Manning has served as Quinn Ewers' understudy for 2 seasons but the time has for come to lead Texas football. Ewers is heading to the NFL draft.

Arch Manning showed off his strong arm during the Texas Longhorns' basketball game against Texas A&M on Saturday.

Texas QB1 Arch Manning and former head coach Mack Brown meet in Moody Center during Texas vs. Texas A&M basketball game.

Notre Dame asked Riley Leonard to carry the rock against Ohio State. Texas fans want to know why Steve Sarkisian didn't do the same with Arch Manning.

But a preseason injury to CJ Baxter gave Wisner a chance to contribute, and he seized it, ultimately usurping Jaydon Blue to become Texas' feature back. He averaged 4.7 yards per rush on his way to a 1,064-yard season and caught 44 passes for 311 yards, too.

It’s Arch Manning time in Austin. Not just because Quinn Ewers is chasing the NFL dream, but because Las Vegas gives Manning the second highest odds to win the Heisman Trophy next season.