Yes, the quarterback of the University of Texas Arch Manning is the nephew of former NFL stars Peyton And Eli Manning.
“He’s my nephew and I’ve always tried to help him and support him in every way,” Eli said in a September 2024 interview. “I just talked about having a plan, but not deciding in advance what you’re going to do. I’m proud of him and how hard he’s worked. He’s on the job. He puts in the work, he works hard. He’s a good kid.”
The Longhorns superstar has been making headlines for his football skills – especially his speed – since the start of his redshirt freshman season in September 2024. He is scheduled to make his first start at quarterback on September 21 against the University of Louisiana-Monroe, and Arch’s speed on the field is turning heads.
“I owe this speed to my mother, not my father,” the athlete said, according to several reporters, after stepping in for the Longhorns’ quarterback. Quinn Ewers during UT’s game against the University of Texas at San Antonio on September 14. In his debut on the field, Arch threw for 223 yards and completed nine of 12 passes, resulting in four touchdowns.
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“As a substitute, you never know when you will be used in the game,” said Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian told reporters after the UTSA game, according to CNN. “There’s nothing like being in the game and playing, and playing in front of 105,000 people is not the easiest thing, so I was really proud of Arch and what he did.”
Arch is the son of Cooper Manning — the oldest brother of Eli and Peyton. Together with Arch, his wife Ellen Heidingsfelder Share daughter May Manning and son Heather Manning.
Keep scrolling to learn everything you need to know about Arch:
1. It is named after a legend
Eli Manning, Archie Manning and Peyton Manning pose with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey
Todd Kirkland/Getty ImagesArch — full name Archibald — got his name from his grandfather, Archie ManningThe father of Cooper, Peyton and Eli played for the NFL for 14 seasons. His time with the New Orleans Saints from 1971 to 1982 is particularly noteworthy.
2. Where his speed came from
In post-game interviews, Arch made it clear that he got his speed from his mother’s side of the family. His father Cooper has since confirmed this. “He definitely got his speed from his mom,” the father of three wrote in an Instagram post on September 15.
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3. He is in a video game
“I’m IN the game,” Arch captioned a July 9 Instagram video of him playing EA SPORTS College Football 25 with Uncle Eli. The duo joked that Eli was Arch’s coach in the video game. As they scored a touchdown on screen, Eli explained, “That’s why you’re in the game.”
4. What he studies
According to his player profile, Arch is studying communications and leadership at the University of Texas.
5. He has an impressive football career
Arch appeared in two games during his 2023 season with the Longhorns. His redshirt freshman season, however, promises to be even more impressive. With four games under his belt, Arch has already earned a few accolades: SEC Co-Freshman of the Week, Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award National Player of the Week, and being named one of the Davey O’Brien Great 8 list for his performance against UTSA on Sept. 16.
