๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐: Arch Manning & Texas Longhorns Football Agree to 5-Year Extension with a MASSIVE Salary Increase To Cement QB’s Future in Austin
In a stunning and monumental move that could reshape the future of college football, Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns have agreed to a groundbreaking 5-year contract extension that includes a massive Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compensation increase. The deal, confirmed by sources close to the program on Thursday, secures Manningโs commitment to Texas through the 2029 season and immediately makes him one of the highest-earning athletes in college sports.
Manning, the highly touted quarterback and member of football royalty, entered Texas with unprecedented expectations, and after a breakout spring and rising buzz around his starting role in the upcoming season, the university and its backers have taken a firm step to solidify the future. The new deal reportedly includes an NIL package estimated at over $12 million, making it one of the richest in NCAA history.
According to sources familiar with the negotiation, the extension was spearheaded by the Longhornsโ NIL collective and key boosters who view Manning as the face of Texas footballโs resurgence as the program prepares for its full-time entry into the SEC.
“This is a historic moment not just for Arch and the University of Texas, but for college football as a whole,” said a university official under condition of anonymity. “The Longhorns are all-in on Arch, and this deal reflects his value both on and off the field.”
Though details of the NIL structure remain under wraps, the agreement is believed to include major endorsements, advertising deals, equity stakes in select companies, and appearances with national brands. Manning will also receive access to upgraded facilities, private training resources, and exclusive perks under the programโs evolving player support infrastructure.
Arch Manning, nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning and grandson of Ole Miss icon Archie Manning, has long been seen as the next great quarterback to carry the family name. After sitting behind Quinn Ewers for much of the 2024 season, Manningโs star has steadily risen, culminating in a buzz-worthy spring performance that had fans and analysts convinced the future was now.
With the Longhorns eyeing a national title push and a fierce SEC gauntlet ahead, the commitment to Manning represents more than just talentโitโs a statement of intent. The 6-foot-4 signal-caller has shown poise, maturity, and leadership that the coaching staff believes will translate into championship-level success.
Head coach Steve Sarkisian released a brief statement: โArch is the kind of player who transforms a program. Weโre building something special, and heโs at the center of it.โ
Manningโs extension comes amid a rapidly evolving NIL landscape where top-tier college athletes are commanding professional-level compensation. It also reinforces Texasโ position as a premier destination for elite recruits and a trailblazer in embracing the new era of athlete empowerment.
As Texas prepares for its first full SEC season, all eyes will be on Austin. With Arch Manning locked in for the long haul and resources flowing at record pace, the Longhorns may be poised to reclaim their place atop the college football mountain.
One thing is clear: the Arch Era is officially hereโand Texas is betting big on it.
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