Arch Manning moves closer to winning Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
As the regular season winds down, Arch Manning is making national headlines
As college football's season draws to a close, Texas' quarterback Arch Manning has found himself in the spotlight. On Friday, the Longhorns' player was named as a Top 10 finalist for the prestigious Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. This accolade is bestowed upon the best upperclassman quarterback in the country each year. Despite a season filled with highs and lows, Manning has steered Texas to a 7-2 start, including victories over teams ranked within the top 15 and top ten.
His leadership, paired with a formidable defense that has managed to make crucial stops even with key players missing, has been instrumental in Texas' success. A shining example of Manning's prowess came in a huge win over Missouri, where he completed 28 of 38 passes for 297 yards, 3 touchdowns. Over the course of nine games, Manning has thrown for 2,024 yards and 18 touchdowns, and has also contributed with 119 rushing yards - the third-most on the team.
In the last two weeks, Manning has been on fire, with six passing touchdowns and zero interceptions. His most recent stellar performance led to a crucial comeback win against Missouri. If Manning secures the award, he will join a distinguished group of past winners. In 2009, Colt McCoy became the first Lone Star to win the honor, and two years ago, Quinn Ewers was a finalist during his final season as the Texas signal-caller.
With a few games remaining before the postseason, Manning has ample time to strengthen his case. As of now, only three power conference players have achieved the impressive feat of recording 4+ passing touchdowns, 1+ rushing touchdowns, and 1+ receiving touchdowns in a game over the past 30 years. These individuals are Drew Mestemaker from Oklahoma State (2026), Arch Manning from Texas (2025), and Terrelle Pryor from Ohio State (2010).
The field will continue to narrow as the regular season progresses, leading up to the final selection of finalists and the ultimate winner. The Golden Arm Award ceremony will be held in Baltimore on December 9. Manning is facing stiff competition, but he appears to have found his stride at the perfect time. With the NFL Draft looming, winning the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award would serve as a fitting finale to Manning's college career.
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