SEC Analyst Says Media Circus Will Follow Texas QB in 2025

AUSTIN — If anyone thought the hype around Texas Longhorns football would be a short run in the SEC, think again.
Soon to be redshirt sophomore quarterback Arch Manning is considered the next big thing in college football next season after playing a role in is College Football Playoff semifinal appearance.

SEC Network analyst Marty Smith believes the hype around Manning will mirror ex-Gators quarterback and Heisman winner Tim Tebow.

"It's gonna be Tim Tebow-level hysteria this fall."@MartySmithESPN tells @finebaum that Arch Manning is college football's next superstar 🤘 pic.twitter.com/SLU9vVtZUK

— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) January 30, 2025

Manning made his first career starts in 2024 in relief of then injured quarterback Quinn Ewers, who will now venture into the NFL. As a redshirt freshman, the Louisiana native played in 10 games completing 61-of-90 pass attempts for 939 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions along with another 108 yards and four scores on the ground.