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Updated · 247Sports · Jul 24
Texas Trio Speaks at 2026 SEC Media Days as Arch Manning Returns After 3,161-Yard Season
Updated
Updated · 247Sports · Jul 24

Texas Trio Speaks at 2026 SEC Media Days as Arch Manning Returns After 3,161-Yard Season

3 articles · Updated · 247Sports · Jul 24

Summary

  • Arch Manning, Colin Simmons and Trevor Goosby joined Texas coach Steve Sarkisian at 2026 SEC Media Days in Tampa, signaling the start of the Longhorns' buildup to the new season.
  • Manning said Texas is eager to begin but is taking its schedule one day at a time, even with a major Week 2 matchup already looming.
  • Simmons tied his personal goals to team goals, saying Texas is focused on winning, reaching the playoff and capturing a national championship.
  • Manning enters his second season as Texas' starting quarterback after throwing for 3,161 yards, 26 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2025, while Simmons returns as an All-American and early 2026 NFL Draft candidate.

Insights

Will Arch Manning overcome lingering offensive line struggles to survive a brutal 2026 schedule and keep playoff dreams alive?
Can a massive roster overhaul truly fix the chemistry issues that secretly derailed Texas's championship hopes last season?
How will Will Muschamp's arrival shift the defensive power dynamic and relieve the immense pressure on Steve Sarkisian?