Arch Manning's Unexpected Offseason Appearance Is Turning Heads
Arch Manning might be one of the hottest names in college football heading into the 2025 season, but even rising stars get offseason downtime. And this week, Manning used his to take in a San Diego Padres game — creating a bit of buzz for reasons beyond the scoreboard.
In a now-viral tweet, CBS8's Jake Garegnani shared a photo of himself standing beside the Texas Longhorns quarterback at Petco Park. Arch, decked out in full Padres gear, sported a San Diego baseball hoodie and cap — fully embracing the role of die-hard fan. 'Arch Manning. Certified Padres fan,' Garegnani posted.
Arch left some of the Padres starstruck
If that wasn't enough to turn heads, another image surfaced of Manning posing with San Diego Padres ace Joe Musgrove. The post captured the two smiling in the dugout. Musgrove even shared the moment to his own story with the caption: 'Lotta Firepower at Petco today!' — a nod to Manning's growing profile and on-field ability.
One fan, @the_real_dozier, summed up the reaction in just five words: 'New found respect for Arch!'
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The visit comes as Arch Manning continues offseason preparations for what will be his first year as Texas' full-time starting quarterback. With the Longhorns entering the season with high expectations and Manning already in early Heisman Trophy conversations, his brief stop at Petco Park offered a rare glimpse of the rising star away from the pressure. But make no mistake, all eyes will be back on him this fall in Austin.
Texas opens its season by visiting the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes on Aug. 30.
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