In January, soon after the 2025 season ended, Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning had foot surgery. The recovery limited Manning in Spring Camp. Details of the extent of the injury and recovery timeline have been guareded. Would Manning be ready this fall? We now know the answer is yes.
Manning has been officially medically cleared. That means the UT QB can participate in summer workouts and will be fully when fall camp starts in a few months.
UT officials School officials called the procedure “minor” and said it was a “preventative measure to address a previous injury.” But that was the only information made public. Many fans have been concerned Manning hasn’t been getting enough reps and feared a slow start to the 2026 season.
If the Horns have title aspirations this season, a they cant’ afford a slow start against one of the toughest schedules in college football.
Texas QB Arch Manning has been medically cleared to participate in summer workouts starting June 1, a source tells @AnwarRichardson
Texas HC Steve Sarkisian limited Manning during spring football as he recovered from foot surgery
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Manning passed for 3,163 yards and 26 touchdowns and ran for 10 TDs last season, his first as the Longhorns‘ full-time starter.
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