Arch Manning throws 75-yard touchdown in impressive performance during spring game at Texas… as nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli prepares to return to Longhorns after transfer rumors

Arch Manning impressed with a 75-yard touchdown pass during Texas’ spring scrimmage on Saturday.

After not seeing much playing time during his freshman season, Manning showed off his quarterbacking abilities against his fellow Longhorns and gave fans something to look forward to when he takes the field in the NCAA .

Despite his White team losing 35-34 to the opposing Orange team, Manning completed 19 of 25 passes for 355 yards and three touchdowns.

However, despite an impressive overall performance, his 75-yard touchdown pass became the highlight of the game.

The play occurred after the freshman finished late in the first quarter. Manning faked a screen to get rid of cornerback Terrance Brooks before finding second-year receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. downfield for the touchdown.

After making just two appearances last season, many wondered if Manning would transfer.

The freshman has decided to stay at Texas even though he remains the second option at quarterback.

Manning kept the momentum going on the next possession, connecting with junior running back Jaydon Blue for a 29-yard score.

After the Longhorns’ 12-2 campaign last season, many wondered if the son of NFL greats Eli and Peyton Manning would enter the transfer portal.

Even though he only appeared in two games and completed two of five passes for 30 yards, Manning decided to stick it out in Texas. While Quinn Ewers has decided to stay in college rather than join the NFL, Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian revealed there will be no competition at quarterback.

Although he will spend another season as a backup, Eli praised his nephew for deciding to stay in Texas.

“Obviously the plan was maybe Ewers would get into the NFL,” Eli Manning previously said, “But he’s here. It’s another year for Arch to mature, learn an offense, get bigger , stronger in the weight room and always being ready to play. You never know what’s going to happen.

“He must be ready. Otherwise, he’ll get some playing time here and there and he’ll still have three years of eligibility at a big school, in a big, growing football program. Just because you can transfer so easily now doesn’t mean you should, just because you’re not playing right away.