Barring something unexpected, Arch Manning will start behind center for the Longhorns, replacing the NFL-bound Quinn Ewers, to begin what fans back in Austin hope is a championship-worthy campaign. The redshirt sophomore Manning is the betting favorite to win the Heisman Trophy,

Arch Manning is set to take over the starting quarterback job for the Texas Longhorns after sitting behind Quinn Ewers during his first two years of college. Outside of making a couple starts for the Longhorns while Ewers was out due to injury,

Texas' season ended in the semifinals last season, falling 28-14 to the eventual champion Ohio State Buckeyes. Quarterback Quinn Ewers, facing his former team in his final collegiate contest, completed 23 of 39 attempts for 283 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Paul Finebaum Claims Arch Manning Is Best College QB Since Tim Tebow.

With his talent, the family tree he comes from, and the ability to work with head coach Steve Sarkisian, it is very likely that Manning is going to become a tremendous player for Texas. If that happens, some of the hyperbolic takes could turn out to be prophetic. We are, however, putting the carriage before the horse a bit.