Arch Manning’s College Football Photoshoot Choice Sparks Surprise—Here’s What He Decided!

So, here’s a curious twist in the tale—when the leaked images of the EA Sports College Football 26 cover photoshoot hit the web, Texas Longhorns nowhere to be seen. No Arch Manning, no burnt orange in sight. Now, that might have sent a ripple through the fanbase, but Steve Sarkisian was quick to set the record straight: it wasn’t an oversight, it was a choice. And honestly, this decision begs a bigger question—what does it say when one of college football’s brightest stars and his coach opt out of the spotlight in a game that’s all about spotlight moments? Manning, fresh off a breakout season, had every reason to be front and center, especially when plenty of rookies and less heralded players made the cut. But Sarkisian’s take? He wants Arch to have that agonizing “go or stay” dilemma come draft day—a real testament to a player who’s become a cornerstone for Texas’ promising future. And isn’t that what sports — and video games — thrive on anyway? Tough choices, big stakes, and the drama that keeps us all hooked. LEARN MORE.

Texas fans may have wondered why leaked pictures from the purported EA Sports College Football 26 cover photoshoot featured no Longhorns representation. Steve Sarkisian claimed that it was by choice.

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