Arch Manning is favored to win the Heisman Trophy, but preseason favorites don't often win the award. Who else is expected to contend?

The Manning Award released its 2025 watch list list this week, and it includes some of the top names in college football such as Penn State's Drew Allar and LSU's Garrett Nussmeier. However, there was one notable quarterback missing: Arch Manning of the Texas Longhorns .

Arch Manning's record NIL valuation is expected to garner a lofty tax bill this year as the star quarterback takes the reins of the Texas offense. After two seasons as the backup behind Quinn Ewers, it's Manning's turn to lead Steve Sarkisian's offense.

No player will be under a bigger spotlight during the 2025 college football season than Texas quarterback Arch Manning, and SEC coaches know it.

Per an anonymous SEC coach, the hype around Texas quarterback Arch Manning has become 'impossible' to live up to.

In the article released Saturday, ESPN NFL Draft and college football analyst Jordan Reid discusses Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning’s overall performan

The Longhorns have lost many key players from last year’s College Football Playoff semifinal team, which was defeated by the eventual champion, the Buckeyes, with a score of 28-14. On “The Paul Finebaum Show,” the SEC Network analyst was asked if Texas might be overrated this season. Finebaum acknowledged that it is a possibility.