Ed Orgeron, who won a national title during his days as the head coach at LSU, raised those expectations a little bit higher this week when he compared Manning to a current NFL st

Orgeron drew a direct comparison between Manning and his former Heisman-winning quarterback. “Arch is as close to, or maybe as good as, Joe [Burrow] as I’ve seen. And I’ve never said that about anybody,” Orgeron told Barstool Sports’ Pardon My Take.

Orgeron gave Manning high praise during a recent podcast appearance and even stated he could be better than one of the former star NFL quarterbacks he coached.

Orgeron believes the first-year starter can make an instant impact for the Longhorns, compares him to a Tiger great.

Baker will likely get a lot of snaps at right tackle this season after Andre Cojoe, who was competing for the starting spot, went out with a knee injury a few weeks ago. Ranked No. 9 on ESPN’s list for 2025 second-year breakouts, the 6-foot-4, 308-pound sophomore will have a big role on a new offensive line.

The Texas Longhorns have begun the Arch Manning era at quarterback. As the grandson of legendary college quarterback Archie Manning and the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning, he is one of the highest-rated high school recruits of all time.

Arch Manning Surprisingly Snubbed From Prestigious College Football Honor originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has not been a full-time starter for his team yet, but was featured in a watch list for a particular award.