Arch Manning named most improved player of 2025 college football season

5 articles · Updated · KSR · May 1

Former Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said he watched most Texas games from Week 3 or 4 onward and saw the quarterback improve more than any player he followed.
Gundy said Manning overcame early struggles, including against Ohio State, and later delivered in key wins over Texas A&M and Michigan, showing growth as both a passer and runner.
He also said Manning handled unusual pressure tied to his surname, with attention now turning to 2026 as Texas faces Ohio State again and a nine-game SEC schedule.

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