Arch Manning may already have a 2027 destination, per NFL insider’s source

Key Points:

• NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero revealed that a longtime acquaintance of Arch Manning predicts the Texas quarterback will play for Ole Miss in 2027, reflecting the Manning family's deep ties to the program.
• Arch Manning, eligible through 2027 due to redshirting in 2023, faces a decision between entering the NFL Draft or playing another college season, a choice that remains uncertain as Texas struggles this season.
• The Manning family's legacy at Ole Miss includes Archie's grandfather Archie Manning and his father Cooper, as well as Eli Manning, who played four seasons there before becoming the No. 1 NFL Draft pick in 2004.
• Texas, currently 4-2, has suffered recent losses and offensive struggles, prompting head coach Steve Sarkisian to consider changes, while draft analyst Todd McShay suggests another college season might benefit Manning's development.
• Texas and Ole Miss will meet on Saturday night in Austin for their first SEC matchup, a game that carries significance given the speculation about Manning's future and his family's history with Ole Miss.