Arch Manning did not have a perfect season in 2025 for Texas, and that is making Chris Del Conte emotional. The 2025 season saw a lot of growth for Manning, something that Texas AD Chris Del Conte noted, per Inside Texas. “To see what that young man went through last season, it makes me emotional,” Del Conte said of Manning. “That wasn't really doing anything to really really knock your socks off, but the last eight games they won seven and one. Arch Manning and Texas look for a run to the playoffs in 2026, and begin that run on September 5 against Texas State.