Arch Manning Posts '1st Day of 16th Grade' Photo Ahead of Texas Season

They grow up so fast.

With class starting at the University of Texas, the athletic department posted some amusing first-day-of-school-inspired pictures. One of those pictures was of quarterback Arch Manning, who is starting 16th grade:

Notably, Manning said he wants to be happy with a family when he grows up and is excited for making new friends during the current school season.

Of course, he's also tasked with leading a national championship contender on the football field. The Longhorns start the 2026 campaign on Sept. 5 against Texas State before a highly anticipated showdown with top-ranked Ohio State the following week.