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‘It’s Bigger Than Your College’ — Eli Manning Pledges His Allegiance to Arch Manning’s Texas for Week 8 Matchup With Ole Miss

Texas quarterback Arch Manning has faced a challenging start to the season despite entering as a top Heisman contender, with the Longhorns currently ranked first in the college football standings. The spotlight on Manning is amplified by his family legacy, including NFL Hall of Famers Eli and Peyton Manning, as well as his grandfather, Archie Manning.

In a recent appearance on the *Pardon My Take* podcast, Eli Manning publicly declared his allegiance to his nephew over his own alma mater, Ole Miss, where he once played and set multiple records. Eli, a two-time Super Bowl MVP and SEC legend, emphasized that family ties outweigh college loyalty, stating he would root for Arch in every game of his college career, even if it meant opposing Ole Miss—a program where Eli’s No.

10 jersey was retired and his father’s was as well. Arch Manning has already thrown for 862 yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions this season, leading Texas toward potential SEC and national championship aspirations, goals Eli himself never achieved during his college tenure at Ole Miss.

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