Texas spring workouts are done, but here's what work remains for Arch Manning and Co.

TL;DR

Texas quarterback Arch Manning is taking a break in May after spring workouts, focusing on building rapport with new receivers. The Longhorns aim for a more explosive offense this fall following recent player additions.

Key points

Arch Manning takes a break in May after spring workouts
Texas aims for a more explosive offense this fall
New receivers include Cam Coleman and Sterling Berkhalter
Texas ranked 51st nationally in big plays last season
Season opener is on September 5, 2026, against Texas State

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Next month, Texas quarterback Arch Manning is looking forward to some fun in the... Well, Manning stopped short of telling reporters this weekend where he is going to vacation with his family during the month of May. That's probably a wise choice for one of the most well-known faces in college football. But Manning will take some time off next month since the Longhorns don't have a lot of downtime on their calendar.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian yells instructions during practice on fan day at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Aril 18, 2026 in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman) **More:** Subscribe to the Statesman's Texas sports newsletter In college football, the end of a season almost immediately leads into winter workouts, which set up spring practices. Texas expects its players back on campus in June for summer conditioning, and that sets the Longhorns up for their fall camp in August. Texas will open its season up Sept. 5 against Texas State, and the Longhorns hope to be playing into next year since college football's champion won't be crowned until Jan. 25. "That's the only time we get off the whole year," Manning said. "It's not like the NFL where you get a whole offseason. That's really just one month."

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) talks to running back (0) during practice on fan day at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Aril 18, 2026 in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman) It won't just be about fun and games next month, though. Since he was limited this spring as worked his way back from an offseason foot surgery, Manning still has a rapport to build with a new-look receiving corps that has added , Wake Forest transplant Sterling Berkhalter and freshmen Jermaine Bishop Jr., Kohen Brown and Chris Stewart. "I want to have a big month of May with my receivers," Manning said. "I'm going to try to get together with my receivers, have them down in New Orleans, eat some good food, maybe go fishing. ... I will get away a little bit, but I want to get with these guys because I didn't do much this spring."

Q&A

What are Arch Manning's plans for May after Texas spring workouts?

Arch Manning plans to take a break in May but also aims to build rapport with his new receivers during this time.

How did Texas Longhorns perform in terms of big plays last season?

Last season, Texas ranked 51st nationally with only 59 20-yard plays and had just 13 40-yard passing plays.

Who are the new receivers joining Texas Longhorns this season?

The new receivers include Auburn transfer Cam Coleman, Wake Forest transplant Sterling Berkhalter, and freshmen Jermaine Bishop Jr., Kohen Brown, and Chris Stewart.

When does Texas open its football season in 2026?

Texas opens its football season on September 5, 2026, against Texas State.