Cooper Manning Says Arch Has ‘A Little Ways To Go’ To Hit Potential At UT

Cooper Manning says Univ. of Texas followers might want to wait a bit longer to see Arch Manning starring on the sphere for the Longhorns … telling TMZ Sports activities this week his boy has “a little ways to go” nonetheless.

Peyton and Eli‘s huge bro was candid with us when talking about Arch’s scenario whereas out at LAX this week … saying his 18-year-old son continues to be making an attempt to determine the way to keep afloat in Austin throughout his first 12 months on UT’s campus.

“I mean, he lost his ID early on,” Cooper stated of Arch with fun. “So, baby steps. But I think he’s every day trying to get a little better. And I think he’s doing that.”

In fact, Arch got here to Texas with some sky-high expectations … he was the No. 1-ranked recruit within the nation — and lots of Longhorns followers anticipated him to compete for the beginning job as quickly as he acquired his burnt orange jersey this 12 months.

However, that hasn’t been the case … Quinn Ewers has been QB1 this whole season — and although he is now harm, Maalik Murphy is anticipated to get the beginning this weekend over Arch.

Head coach Steve Sarkisian stated there’s a likelihood the younger Manning might make his collegiate debut in Saturday’s contest vs. BYU — however he appeared to make it clear that Murphy would be the man whereas Ewers is out.

Cooper, in the meantime, does not seem to see something improper with that … telling us he expects his freshman son to simply want some extra time to season up.

“I’m surprised he hasn’t lost his key and his car and his book bag and everything,” Cooper stated. “Freshman year — you know, the lumps. But he’s growing up.”

As for Arch’s NFL future, Cooper clearly is not prepared to speak about any of that … telling us, “That’s a long way away.”