With the buzz surrounding Manning following Ewers' decision, Texas Football made a post earlier in the week that went completely viral, reaching nearly 900,000 views and 14,000 likes. "Day one🤘," the Longhorns wrote on X, announcing the start of winter workouts.

Archie Manning, the NFL Hall of Famer and grandfather of Arch Manning, had said his grandson wouldn't sign any NIL deal until he became a starting QB.