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Arch Manning’s dad Cooper’s Texas fit at Citrus Bowl causes social media frenzy

The oldest Manning brother certainly stood out at the bowl game vs. the Michigan Wolverines when cameras panned on him.
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Oct 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field.
Oct 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. | Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Arch Manning has been the center of attention all season for the Texas Longhorns. While he and the team didn’t live up to the lofty expectations as the preseason No. 1 and he the Heisman favorite, he’s played well of late. His dad, Cooper Manning, was the one who really stood out at the Citrus Bowl with his outfit, though, vs. the Michigan Wolverines.

The 21-year-old quarterback, who was the most-hyped recruit maybe ever carrying the Manning last name out of Louisiana, is set to return to Texas next season and dispelled any rumors of a transfer to Alabama during the bowl festivities.

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Arch Mannin
Arch can’t hide from the spotlight at Texas. | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Heading into the game vs. Michigan, the nephew of Eli and Peyton Manning has thrown for 2,942 yards, 24 tochdowns with seven interceptions. He’s also rushed for eight scores.

While Peyton made a splash with son Marshall watching Arch play the Georgia Bulldogs, his dad Cooper — who is the oldest Manning brother at 51 — was the one everyone was talking about at the Citrus Bowl with his burnt orange vest and cowboy hat look.

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Fans like the above post had a field day with the fit:

Arch and Texas will no doubt be highly ranked again come next season where dad Cooper will be at his son’s games.

Cooper Manning (left), Arch, Ellen, and Heid.
Cooper Manning (left), Arch, Ellen, and Heid. | Heid Manning/Instagram

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MATT RYAN

Matt Ryan is a dedicated sports journalist with over 20 years of experience in digital and linear media. After receiving a Masters in Journalism from USC, he’s worked for Fox Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, USA Today Sports Media Group, and Bally Sports, while holding various leadership roles along the way.

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