Fansided · Dec 16, 2025
Arch Manning’s return sets blueprint for Texas’ transfer portal strategy
The Longhorns’ transfer portal plan comes into focus with Manning back and the program in win-now mode.
2025-2026 University of Texas Athletics | The University of Texas Athletics/GettyImagesAs Longhorn Nation already knows, and most have even predicted, Arch Manning is officially returning to Texas for the 2026 season according to his father.
His return triggers an enormous sigh of relief for the Longhorns, as he's undeniably the face of Steve Sarkisian's offense. Unlike how it was this year, if Arch Manning is going to come out firing on all cylinders from the get-go in 2026, the team has to bring in additional weapons and protection via the transfer portal.