Paul Finebaum has seen enough of Arch Manning to know the Texas quarterback will win the Heisman Trophy at some point in his career.
“Book it,” Finebaum said Sunday during an appearance on ESPN’s “SportsCenter.”
“Arch Manning is going to win the Heisman. I am in on that. By the way, his granddad (Archie Manning) and Peyton (Manning) probably should have won it, and Arch will. Can you imagine? He’s replacing a Heisman favorite right now. I don’t know if he’ll win it this year, but Arch Manning will definitely win the Heisman at Texas.”
Arch Manning passed for four touchdowns and ran 67 yards for another after taking over for injured starter Quinn Ewers in the second quarter to lead No. 2 Texas over UTSA 56-7 on Saturday night.
Texas led 14-0 when Ewers left with what coach Steve Sarkisian said was a strained abdomen. Manning threw a 19-yard touchdown to DeAndre Moore on his first play, then broke off the long sprint for another touchdown on Texas’ next possession. Manning finished with 223 yards passing.
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