Arch Manning marked absent from preseason list leaving fans with many questions

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning stands out as one of the top prospects in college football. However, in a surprising move, On3 Sports left him out of its preseason All-American team.
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway earned the selection instead, sparking questions and controversy among fans.

An unexpected snub for Arch Manning

Despite playing in 10 games for Texas, including two as a starter, Manning was unable to secure a spot on the prestigious list. In those two starts, he stepped up after Quinn Ewers suffered an oblique injury against UTSA, recording 583 passing yards, five total touchdowns, and two interceptions.
Overall, Manning accumulated 939 passing yards, 13 total touchdowns, and just two interceptions, impressive stats that seemed to make a strong case for his inclusion.

Meanwhile, DJ Lagway, who also took over as a starter following Graham Mertz’s ACL injury, played in 12 games, starting seven, and finished the season with 1,915 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
Despite his numbers, Lagway selection over Arch Manning has fueled heated debate among fans.

A heated rivalry awaits in 2025

With Quinn Ewers declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft, Arch Manning is poised to become Texas’ starting quarterback. This sets the stage for an intense showdown when Texas faces Florida in Gainesville in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

Arch Manning snubbed from All-American list, controversy erupts

Manning omission has not gone unnoticed, with fans taking to social media to voice their disbelief and frustration.
One fan eagerly anticipated the matchup and commented, “That Florida vs. Texas game is going to be insane!”
Others were baffled by the decision: “DJ Lagway over Arch? Seriously?”

Some even questioned the growing hype surrounding Lagway: “The Lagway love is getting out of control.”
With the 2025 season on the horizon, Arch Manning now has the perfect opportunity to prove his doubters wrong and turn this snub into motivation on the field.