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Arch Manning

Archibald Charles Manning is an American college football quarterback for the Texas Longhorns.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Arch Manning is a quarterback for the Texas Longhorns and a member of the famous Manning football family. He is one of the most closely watched young players in college football.

What it is

Arch Manning is the starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns. Born on April 27, 2004, in New Orleans, he is the son of Cooper Manning and the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning. He attended Isidore Newman School before joining Texas in 2023.

Why it matters

As a member of the Manning family, Arch carries one of the most famous names in football. His uncles Peyton and Eli are both Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks. Arch is considered a top prospect and his progress at Texas is closely followed by college football fans across North America, including Canada.

Key details

Manning played at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, where he became one of the nation’s most highly regarded quarterback recruits. He enrolled at the University of Texas in 2023 and is listed as a junior quarterback. Texas lists his height at 6-4 and weight at 222 pounds.

In short

  • Arch Manning is the Texas Longhorns quarterback.
  • He is the nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning.
  • He attended Isidore Newman School in New Orleans.
  • He enrolled at Texas in 2023 and is listed as a junior.
Canadian angle

Arch Manning is of interest to Canadian football readers as one of the most prominent young quarterbacks in North American football, and his progress at Texas is followed by college football fans in Canada.

Quick questions

How old is Arch Manning?
Arch Manning was born on April 27, 2004, so he is 22 years old.
What college does Arch Manning play for?
He plays for the Texas Longhorns at the University of Texas.
What high school did Arch Manning go to?
He attended Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arch_Manning
    Supports: Birth date, college team, and high school.
  2. Red Bull — https://www.redbull.com/us-en/athlete/arch-manning
    Supports: Birth date, age, and basic biographical details.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4870906/arch-manning
    Supports: Texas Longhorns quarterback listing and class.
  4. Texas Longhorns — https://texaslonghorns.com/sports/football/roster/arch-manning/16963
    Supports: Position, height, weight, class, hometown, and high school.
  5. USA Today — https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2024/09/14/arch-manning-dad-texas-football-qb-archie-peyton-cooper/75231823007/
    Supports: Family relationships and high school background.