Longhorns QB Arch Manning looks to follow Archie, Peyton, Eli’s legacy in first start

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Kalan Hooks, ESPNSep 21, 2024, 11:16 AM ETPeyton and Eli Manning’s nephew, Arch Manning, will start for the top-ranked Texas Longhorns on Saturday when they take on the UL Monroe Warhawks.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedManning will step in as quarterback for Quinn Ewers, who is recovering from an oblique injury he suffered during the second quarter of Texas’ 56-7 win over the UTSA Roadrunners.When Manning entered the game to replace the injured Ewers in Week 3, he was ready for the moment. The 19-year-old accounted for 223 passing yards, 53 rushing yards and five touchdowns.Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said the true freshman always prepares as if he’s a starter.Arch comes from a family of football royalty. His grandfather, Archie, had his No. 18 jersey retired by Ole Miss and his uncles Peyton (Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos) and Eli (New York Giants) have won Super Bowls.Here is how other members of the Manning family performed in their first college start.Archie, Ole Miss116…

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