It seemed almost a given that we consider Texas Longhorns redshirt freshman Arch Manning to be the nation’s top college football backup quarterback. But it seems 247Sports has stirred the pot. Recently, the website released its list of top backups among passers.
Somehow, Manning landed at No. 2.
So, considering Manning’s spring game performance earlier this year, who does 247Sports consider to be Manning’s usurp, despite Texas’ backup quarterback’s background (and ongoing education) as the youngest active member of the Manning football family dynasty?
It’s Florida’s DJ Lagway, a true freshman and former top 2026 prospect.