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Arch Manning has officially moved out of the shadow of his famous uncles. Media powerhouse On3 and analyst Ari Wasserman recently released their definitive top 10 quarterback rankings for the next season, delivering the ultimate good news to Manning: he is officially the No. 1 quarterback in college football.
Manning finally rises to the top of the football food chain, proving that his performances speak more than his last name. It was his great games during the mid-season that ended up silencing the internet's undeserved critics.
The 2026 Heisman favorite
With the redemption arc complete, the expectations for 2026 set for Manning are galactic. The quarterback currently sits as the betting favorite (+750) to win the Heisman Trophy for next year. In order to ensure his success, coach Steve Sarkisian has equipped him with a "superteam" roster, headlined by the No. 1 portal wideout, Cam Coleman.
Thankfully for him, he has gone from being a promising player to becoming a reality of college football. This year, he has learned how to face the pressure and how to conquer it. If there were any doubts, he evaporated them during the Citrus Bowl in a dominant win over Michigan.
It is true that his season began as a nightmare, with the media being very hard on him after his first appearences, for example after the 14-7 loss to Ohio State. However, his Manning gene seems to be activated already, so be careful beacause we might be speaking about the next Heisman Trophy winner.