The Texas Longhorns will need the future starter to step up in big ways in order to have another historical season.

The 11 programs that tasted the College Football Playoff but came up short in 2024 are already yearning for a return trip. For some -- such as Oregon and Georgia-- merely getting to the CFP won't be enough to satisfy championship-thirsty fan bases.

Archie Manning, the NFL Hall of Famer and grandfather of Arch Manning, had said his grandson wouldn't sign any NIL deal until he became a starting QB.