Arch Manning and Texas are the early favorites to emerge victorious in the College Football Playoff. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Texas has the highest odds to win a national title at +550. Ohio State follows close behind at +600, while Penn State owns the third-best odds at +700.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning has seemingly chosen to keep his private life out of the limelight as he gets set for the 2025 season.

As revealed by Wickersham, then Alabama defensive coordinator and current Ole Miss coordinator Pete Golding attempted to prevent Manning from going to Texas by bringing up head coach Steve Sarkisian’s previous battle with alcoholism, which cost him his job at USC.

"Daddy's on me." Arch Manning's recruitment got so intense that, per @SethWickersham, an Alabama assistant said he "hoped [Steve Sarkisian] can stay sober" on a Zoom call with Arch, Cooper, and Arch's high-school coach. With "Daddy" being Nick Saban. pic.twitter.com/Y4KwbqYwae

An upcoming book has detailed how Alabama tried convincing star quarterback Arch Manning to snub Texas in 2023.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning had a unique experience as a recruit. Despite being the most famous high school player in the nation, Arch's recruitment was remarkably quiet. The Manning family did its best to let Arch experience life as a "normal" high school student.

The Manning family's NFL legacy is deep and rich, from patriarch Archie Manning playing 12 years for the New Orleans to his sons, Peyton and Eli, combining to collect five league MVP awards, three Super Bowl MVP nods and four Super Bowl rings.