Video: Arch Manning Will Stay at Texas So Doesn't 'Really Know' About Transfer Portal

Texas quarterback Arch Manning doesn't plan on experiencing a change of scenery anytime soon.

When asked about potential changes to the transfer portal, Manning confirmed that he sees himself staying with the Longhorns.

"I mean, I really have no plans on entering the portal or anything," Manning said. "So I don't really know about it, about all the windows and everything. I'm probably the wrong guy to ask about it too."

The current transfer system includes an early national signing day period that runs from Dec. 4 through Dec. 6 as well as a portal window that opens from Dec. 9 until Dec. 28. The format has been criticized by many, including Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin.

"It really is a dumb system," Kiffin said on Dec. 10, per the Associated Press (h/t ESPN).

As for Manning, he doesn't appear to be considering a transfer.

Quinn Ewers has served as Texas' starting quarterback in 2024, but his future with the team is uncertain amid rumors that he may declare for the 2025 NFL draft. Ewers still has one year of college eligibility remaining, which he could use to return to the Longhorns or enter the portal himself.

If he's not back at Texas in 2025, all signs are pointing towards Manning taking over under center. The 19-year-old was listed as the No. 1 overall player in the 2023 recruiting class, per 247Sports' composite rankings.

Manning appeared in nine games as a replacement for Ewers throughout his 2024 campaign, showing why he's considered the Longhorns' future starter. He completed 67.8 percent of his passes for 939 yards and nine touchdowns compared to just two interceptions.

Texas excelled during its first year in the SEC, owning a 12-2 record and advancing to face Arizona State in the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff.

As the Longhorns look to end their 2024 campaign on a high note, Manning isn't eyeing a transfer decision as he prepares to potentially transition to a full-time starting role in 2025.