Despite the expectation and criticism, Manning remained loyal to the Longhorns. He knows just how well he fits in Texas and he wanted to do things the right way. In response to the criticism that Manning has received, former NFL star quarterback Cam Newton spoke out and did not hold back on the young Longhorns signal caller.

Texas football quarterback Arch Manning can call up three former NFL role models who share the same surname whenever he pleases.  One day last summer, Manning threw an interception during a two-minute drill.

On his 4th & 1 podcast, Newton issued a reminder that the Manning family sent Arch to Texas with the understanding that they were trying to put him in the best situation to develop into the best possible quarterback by the time he's eligible for the NFL.

Texas football is getting an offensive lineman that virtually every college football program in the country wanted.

The Wolverines were finalists for both five-star OT Felix Ojo and four-star OL John Turntine. Ojo shocked the world by committing to Texas Tech, and Turntine did what most people thought he was going to do: stay home and play for Texas.

John Turntine III, the No. 3 high school recruit in Texas according to 247Sports, announced Friday his commitment to UT football.