Keep in mind, he was a backup during that entire time. Quinn Ewers was the starter and led the Longhorns to back-to-back College Football Playoff semifinal appearances, and while he received a good deal of attention as well, the noise surrounding Manning was almost overwhelming.

From five-star phenom to starting quarterback, Arch Manning is hoping that his lengthy wait behind Quinn Ewers pays off ahead of his first season at the helm of the Texas offense.