Arch Manning Shows Off Cannon Arm at Texas Longhorns Basketball Game
It’s safe to say Arch Manning is a fan favorite on the University of Texas campus. The prized quarterback recruit made an appearance at the Moody Center on Saturday, where the Texas Longhorns basketball team faced off against the No. 13 Texas A&M Aggies.
During halftime, Manning stepped onto the court to fire t-shirts into the crowd, and no t-shirt cannon was needed. Manning’s arm, already touted as one of the best in college football, was on full display as he launched a shirt deep into the lower bowl of the arena.
The Texas Longhorns official account shared the moment, captioning:
“Who needs a t-shirt cannon when you’ve got an @ArchManning 🤘.”
Fans cheered as the quarterback, who is expected to take over as the Longhorns’ starter this fall, gave them a glimpse of the arm talent they’ll be relying on in the upcoming season.
Arch Manning’s Time to Shine
With Quinn Ewers declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft following the end of the Longhorns’ season, Manning is expected to step into the starting role. Though he has yet to be a full-time starter, the sophomore has shown flashes of his immense potential.
So far, Manning has appeared in 12 games for Texas, amassing 969 passing yards, 9 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. On the ground, he’s added 115 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns, further showcasing his dual-threat ability. Fans are hopeful that his next throws will be just as impressive as his t-shirt toss—only this time, on the football field.
Longhorns Basketball Stuns No. 13 Aggies
Meanwhile, the Longhorns basketball team delivered a thrilling comeback victory over the Aggies. After trailing 43-25 at halftime, Texas stormed back with a dominant second-half performance, outscoring Texas A&M 45-26 to pull off a narrow 70-69 win.
The victory improves the Longhorns to 3-4 in conference play, but it’s the fight they showed in the second half that has fans buzzing. Just like their star quarterback, this Texas squad is proving they can rise to the occasion when it matters most.
What’s Next for Arch Manning?
All eyes are now on the 2025 football season, where Manning will look to take the reins as the Longhorns’ starting quarterback. If his halftime performance is any indication, Texas fans have plenty to look forward to with Arch Manning leading the charge.