Texas Trio Speaks at 2026 SEC Media Days as Arch Manning Returns After 3,161-Yard Season
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Updated · 247Sports · Jul 24
Texas Trio Speaks at 2026 SEC Media Days as Arch Manning Returns After 3,161-Yard Season
3 articles · Updated · 247Sports · Jul 24
Summary
Arch Manning, Colin Simmons and Trevor Goosby joined Texas coach Steve Sarkisian at 2026 SEC Media Days in Tampa, signaling the start of the Longhorns' buildup to the new season.
Manning said Texas is eager to begin but is taking its schedule one day at a time, even with a major Week 2 matchup already looming.
Simmons tied his personal goals to team goals, saying Texas is focused on winning, reaching the playoff and capturing a national championship.
Manning enters his second season as Texas' starting quarterback after throwing for 3,161 yards, 26 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2025, while Simmons returns as an All-American and early 2026 NFL Draft candidate.