Arch Manning gives Texas a premier quarterback foundation.
All programs
Capital Rank5
Texas
Arch Manning, Cam Coleman and excellent receiver depth combine with high returning production. Offensive-line improvement is necessary.
Reported spendMore than $40M
Roster gradeA+
Confidencehigh
Reported estimate · not audited payroll
Roster construction
What the roster says
Cam Coleman leads a deep and dangerous receiving group.
The line has talent but must improve its collective performance.
Continuity & integration
High returning production stabilizes the roster, with offensive-line improvement the most important conversion point.
The case
Strengths
- Premier quarterback
- Receiver depth
- High returning production
The countercase
Risks
- Offensive-line improvement
Evidence trail
Sources used for this record
CBS SportsCollege football roster spending rankings: Most expensive teams in 2026247SportsCollege football roster spending tiers for the Power Four247Sports2026 College Football Team Talent CompositeESPNFinal preseason college football SP+ rankings and takeaways for 2026On32026 college football quarterback tiersUniversity of Texas Athletics2026 Football Staff