🔥 Breaking News: Arch Manning Opens Old Wound, Admits Georgia Was Almost His Choice Over Texans…

In a candid moment during a recent interview, Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning reminded fans just how narrowly he chose the Burnt Orange over the Red and Black — revealing that his decision to commit to the University of Texas came down to the wire, with Georgia right there in contention until the very end.

“I don’t think people realize how close I was to picking Georgia,” Manning said. “They checked every box — great coaching, a winning program, and a fan base that lives for football. It honestly could’ve gone either way.”

The No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2023 and the latest quarterback in football’s most famous family, Manning stirred a recruiting frenzy that saw nearly every top program in the country vying for his signature. Ultimately, he chose Texas, citing his connection with head coach Steve Sarkisian and a desire to build something of his own.

Still, Manning acknowledged that Georgia made it incredibly hard to say no. “Coach \[Kirby] Smart and that staff are elite. You see what they’ve done — winning national titles, developing NFL guys. It was tough.”

The revelation is sure to spark discussion among fans of both programs. Georgia, which has remained a powerhouse in the SEC, had hoped to land the heir to the Manning legacy. Texas, meanwhile, is now entering its second year in the SEC with Manning at the helm, and expectations are sky-high.

Manning’s comments serve as a reminder of how fragile and unpredictable the recruiting process can be — and how different the college football landscape might have looked had he chosen Athens over Austin.

For now, Texas fans can breathe a sigh of relief — and Georgia fans are left wondering what might have been.