Arch Manning has started a grand total of two games in two seasons at quarterback for the Texas Longhorns.Yet, according to DraftKings, the Louisiana native and third-generation member of the Manning family is the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy.”I’m not really sure how they got these opinions because I’ve only played in, what? Two games?” an incredulous Manning said at the Southeastern Conference media days on Tuesday. “I guess it’s nice of them to say, but it doesn’t mean anything. Talk is cheap, I’ve got to go prove it.”Manning’s third career start is likely to take place on Aug. 30 when Texas travels to Columbus, Ohio to take on defending national champion Ohio State.He witnessed the steamroller that Ohio State became in the 2024 postseason from the sidelines as then-Longhorns starting QB Quinn Ewers could not put enough points on the board in a 28-14 setback in the semifinals.”We’re opening with the champs,” Manning said. “It’s going to be a fun one. I learned a lot from Quinn; he was damn good on the road. I’m going to text him, get some of his advice, and we’ll fire up. Ohio State is a really good team, so it’s going to be a good challenge.”Many around college football assumed Manning would jump ship before the 2024 season with Ewers reclaiming the starting role.