Arch Manning has been medically cleared after offseason foot surgery, giving Texas a major boost before summer workouts and fall camp.
Arch Manning is officially back on track for Texas football, and that’s huge news for a Longhorns team carrying College Football Playoff expectations into 2026.
Manning has been medically cleared after undergoing foot surgery in January, shortly after the 2025 season ended.
The procedure limited him during spring camp and created real questions about whether Texas’ starting quarterback would be fully ready for summer workouts and fall camp.
Now, the answer is clear: Manning is expected to be a full participant when the Longhorns ramp up preparations for the season.
Texas officials described the surgery as minor and preventative, saying it addressed a previous injury. Still, the lack of details around the injury and recovery timeline left fans uneasy.
Quarterback reps matter, especially for a team facing one of the toughest schedules in college football, and the Longhorns can’t afford a sluggish start if they’re serious about chasing a national title.
That’s why Manning’s clearance is such an important development. Even if he missed valuable spring work, being cleared before summer gives him time to rebuild timing, chemistry and rhythm with the Texas offense before fall camp begins.
Manning enters the season as one of the biggest names in college football, but he’s also coming off a productive first year as Texas’ full-time starter.
He passed for 3,163 yards and 26 touchdowns last season while adding 10 rushing touchdowns, giving the Longhorns a dynamic piece at the center of their offense.
The pressure won’t be light. Texas has championship expectations, a demanding schedule and a fan base watching every throw.
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But with Manning medically cleared, the Longhorns at least have their most important question answered before the summer begins.
Their starting quarterback should be ready.
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