Arch Manning’s future at Texas is already becoming one of the loudest talking points around the SEC, and the rumor mill has now put two conference powers in the mix if he ever decides to move on.
The latest buzz comes from former ESPN analyst David Pollack, who said an SEC coach told him he expects Manning to leave Texas after this season. Pollack also pointed to Georgia as a school that could make a serious push if Manning enters the transfer portal.
“I think it will make a lot of sense for both to go their own ways, possibly. And I don’t know what’s going to happen the rest of the year, and I don’t know what the coaching situation’s gonna look like,” Pollack said.
He then went a step further and shared what that coach told him about a possible destination.
“That same coach that told me that actually said, ‘I think he’ll go to Georgia.’ But I can’t name names or any of that stuff,” Pollack added.
Manning has not said anything publicly about wanting out, but the speculation has only grown as his season has gone sideways. He came into 2026 with plenty of hype after a strong 2025 campaign, when he threw for 3,163 yards with 26 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
This year, the production has dipped. Through seven games, he has completed 63.3% of his passes for 1,507 yards, 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
Texas’ quarterback situation has also started to draw attention behind him. Before last weekend’s game against Ole Miss, reports said backup KJ Lacey Jr. got a “precipitous uptick in first-team reps,” a sign the staff may be opening the door for a bigger role.
Georgia is not the only school that has been mentioned. NFL insider Tom Pelissero previously brought up Ole Miss as another possible landing spot. On The Bill Simmons Podcast, Pelissero said he asked someone close to Manning where he might be in 2027.
“I texted one person who’s known Arch (Manning) a long time earlier tonight, and I said, ‘Where do you see Arch in 2027?’ And his response was Ole Miss,” Pelissero said.
Draft analyst Todd McShay has also said Manning should think about the transfer portal, though he did not name a school.
For now, Manning is still committed to Texas. What happens next may not get much clearer until the season ends and he has a chance to sort through his options.
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