Arch Manning Eases Back After Foot Surgery

Texas quarterback Arch Manning is easing back into spring practices after undergoing minor foot surgery in January, expressing confidence in his recovery as he prepares for his junior season with the Longhorns.

Manning, who turns 21 in April, said he feels fully healthy despite limited participation in workouts so far. "I feel 100 percent right now," he told reporters on Wednesday. "We're kind of taking it slow, but if we had a game today I'd be playing." The procedure addressed pain he played through during the 2025 season, when he stepped in as the full-time starter following Quinn Ewers' departure. School officials described the surgery as routine, and Manning has focused on mental repetitions, footwork drills and building rapport with new teammates, including freshmen and transfers.

His first year as Texas' primary signal-caller was a tale of early challenges and late resurgence. The Longhorns, preseason No. 1, started 3-2 with Manning completing 60 percent of his passes for 1,151 yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions in the opening five games. He faced scrutiny, including boos from home fans after a sluggish performance against UTEP on September 13. Manning later...