Arch Manning didn’t decide to return to the Texas Longhorns just to chase comfort or cash, but most importantly, to finish the unfinished business. As the Longhorns line up for a high-stakes season with national title expectations,

Texas starting defensive back Jaylon Guilbeau will be among the Longhorn alums at this year’s NFL Draft, he announced earlier this week. Guilbeau spent four seasons in Austin. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS Austin American-Statesman: Texas football scheduled to see heavy slate of in-state opponents in 2026 Austin American-Statesman: What key questions must Texas

Arch Manning is reportedly taking a pay cut in revenue share at Texas in 2026 in hope of helping the Longhorns build a championship roster ahead of what could be his final college season.

The college football season is nearing its conclusion, and as many teams are preparing to lose players to the 2026 NFL Draft in April, the Texas Longhorns have learned the fate of star quarterback Arch Manning.

As Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns await Arch Manning's final decision on his future, another quarterback is skipping town in Austin.

Arch Manning — the nephew of Eli and Peyton — is set to return to the Texas Longhorns in 2026, his father confirmed to ESPN. “Arch is playing football at Texas next year,” Cooper Manning wrote in a text message. Manning, 21, is eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft but will instead return to college for his redshirt junior season.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning has decided what he wants to do for 2026 before the team's bowl game on Dec. 31.

After starting his college career as a walk-on, Texas safety Michael Taaffe has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft as his time on the Forty Acres comes to an end. An Austin native, Taaffe has been integral in bringing the Longhorns back to national relevance over the past few years.