Texas QB Arch Manning Undergoes Minor Foot Surgery

Texas quarterback Arch Manning underwent minor foot surgery earlier this week as a preventative measure to address a previous injury, the university announced on Friday in Austin.

The procedure, described by school officials as routine and not serious, will limit Manning's participation in offseason workouts. He is expected to return fully during spring football practices, which typically begin in late February or early March. The announcement provided no further details on the nature of the prior injury.

Manning, a redshirt sophomore, completed his first full season as the Longhorns' starting quarterback in 2025, leading the team to a 10-3 record. He started all 13 games, passing for 3,163 yards with 26 touchdowns and seven interceptions. On the ground, he added 399 rushing yards and a team-leading 10 scores, making him the program's second-leading rusher. Texas entered the season ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press poll and finished No. 12, though the Longhorns missed the College Football Playoff.

Manning's performance improved markedly after a challenging start. He threw interceptions in each of the first three games and had five through the initial five contests. Following a...