Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning probably expected to be starting this season when he signed as a five-star recruit.
But as things currently stand, Manning will backup Quinn Ewers, the Longhorns’ starter for the past two seasons.
However, Manning seems to be handling the backup role well. Sarkisian says the role is “simple” for Manning.
“We’ve been fortunate to coach some pretty good quarterbacks,” Sarkisian told reporters this week, according to Fox Sports. “We’ve been fortunate to do it for some decades now. We’ve been fortunate to have some really good quarterback rooms. And I think the Manning family is pretty well aware of that.
“I think they trained Arch to try to put himself in the best position to try to play in the best conference in America and then, ultimately, put himself in the best position to further his career playing in the National Football League. I think Arch’s development has been important to the family and he’s reaping the benefit of those things. It hasn’t been very difficult at all. I think it’s been pretty simple for him.”
The Longhorns will rely on Ewers to realize their championship dreams this season, but it appears they’ll still be in good hands should Manning need to step into that role for whatever reason.
