In the changing landscape of college football, young athletes often find themselves under unwarranted attention from the media and fans. Texas quarterback Arch Manning experienced a similar situation even before the 2025 season began. Media outlets drew comparisons between him and his legendary uncles, Peyton and Eli Manning, expecting him to follow a similar path in just his first year as the starting quarterback for the program.
According to NFL great Tom Brady, times have changed, and the mental toll on young players is now out of bounds. He addressed the intense media scrutiny that players like Manning face and reflected on how different it was during his own college days at Michigan.
Speaking to Sports Illustrated while shooting a commercial, Brady said, “Before, players had the kind of ability to fail when people weren’t watching, to build that resiliency within themselves. So I think it’s a real challenge these days for these young kids because Arch Manning, you know, seems like a great kid and great player.”
Brady went on to express hope that players can find ways to cope with criticisms. He also noted that Arch’s uncles, Eli and Peyton, had many years to develop and grow into their roles as quarterbacks.
“Peyton had a lot of years to develop. Eli had a lot of years to develop, and, you know, I was a college kid once, too, and I wasn’t the best quarterback at that time. How people remember me after my pro career was a lot different than how I remember me after my college career,” Brady explained.
### Arch Manning Not Concerned by Rumors Around His Starting Role
Although Texas rebounded after a jittery showdown early in the season, Manning has remained under the constant radar of critics. His on-field struggles with accuracy and footwork have stirred rumors about a possible step-down from his role as Texas’s starting quarterback.
However, Manning remains unfazed by the outside noise. Speaking to reporters, he said, “Nah, I can control what I can control. I work hard during the week, prepare my best, and go out and try my hardest on game day. That’s all you can do.”
### Looking Ahead: Texas vs. Mississippi State
This coming weekend, Texas will face Mississippi State on the road. With two losses so far this season, the Longhorns aspire to become one of the SEC teams to earn a playoff spot. Every game in the upcoming weeks is crucial for Manning and his team as they fight to stay in contention.
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