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

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.