Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban remains a believer in Texas Longhorns junior quarterback Arch Manning.
Saban, a seven-time national champion, joined ESPN’s “Get Up” on Thursday to discuss the upcoming college football season. The “College GameDay” analyst said Texas could be among the best teams in the country this upcoming season if Manning plays up to his potential. He’s confident the QB will.
Nick Saban praises Arch Manning heading into 2026
“I think [Manning] is now becoming a better leader,” Saban said (h/t On3’s Thomas Goldkamp). “I think [the Longhorns] have a more mature team. I think they’re going to try to add physicality and be able to run the ball effectively, which they couldn’t do last year. I think all these things will affect him in a positive way in terms of his ability to be more consistent at the QB position, because he certainly has the capabilities to lead them to a championship.”
Manning showcased some of that talent toward the end of last season. In his last three games, he totaled 1,006 yards (789 passing, 213 rushing and four receiving) and 12 touchdowns (seven passing, four rushing and one receiving).
