Paul Finebaum doesn’t only believe that Arch Manning is a capable QB1 replacement for Quinn Ewers, but the SEC Network host also foresees the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning winning a Heisman Trophy at some point in his collegiate career at Texas.
“Book it,” Finebaum said (h/t Sports Illustrated ). “Arch Manning is going to win the Heisman. I am in on that. And by the way, his grandad and Peyton probably should have won it and Arch will. Can you imagine? He’s replacing a Heisman favorite right now. I don’t know if he’ll win it this year, but Arch Manning will definitely win the Heisman at Texas.”
Manning has completed 14 of his 18 pass attempts during the 2024 season; 12 of them coming in relief for Ewers , who suffered an abdominal strain in the second quarter of a 56-7 win over UTSA at DKR Stadium in Austin. Five of those 18 passes were for touchdowns and Manning added another two TDs with his legs.
Finebaum may seem hyperbolic and trying to push a narrative that is more sizzle than steak but he’s spot-on here.