Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns saw their season come up short once again, falling in the College Football Playoff semifinals for the second straight year. It was the Ohio State Buckeyes that ended the Quinn Ewers era in Austin,

Manning understands the level of attention and scrutiny that comes with his family’s last name, but says he hasn’t done enough to earn his current stardom.

Manning, the highly touted quarterback from the famed Manning family, said Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian played a key role in his decision. “Coach Sark just told me to be myself and be a leader and work hard, and it’ll all work out,” Manning said.