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Why Arch Manning didn't follow Peyton Manning's path to Tennessee Vols
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Key Points:
- Peyton Manning is expected to attend Tennessee's SEC opener against Texas on Sept. 26 at Neyland Stadium, where he will watch his nephew, Texas quarterback Arch Manning, make his first start at Neyland.
- Arch Manning, the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, committed to Texas in June 2022, choosing the Longhorns over Alabama and Georgia, despite having a scholarship offer from Tennessee.
- Although Arch Manning has family ties to Tennessee through Peyton Manning, he did not seriously consider Tennessee during recruitment, as the Vols focused on recruiting Nico Iamaleava instead.
- Arch Manning has yet to visit Tennessee officially, and his recruitment was mainly contested by Alabama, Georgia, Texas, and Mississippi, reflecting his high status as a five-star, top-ranked quarterback prospect.
- Manning has shown promise early in the season, notably leading a comeback against Ohio State, and Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has praised his command and control on the field.
