This article was originally published on www.si.com as Cooper Manning Thought Arch’s Best Fit for College Might Have Been an ACC School. In less that two weeks, Arch Manning is set to make his debut as starting quarterback of the Texas Longhorns.

A USTIN - Michael Taaffe admitted he found a certain degree of satisfaction when the Associated Press preseason All-America football team was unveiled this week. Partly because the Texas senior safety was one of those choices along with linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. and edge rusher Colin Simmons on the defense. But mostly because who wasn't on it.

Texas played Ohio State less than eight months ago. For next week's rematch, the Buckeyes will have a new defensive coordinator in ex-NFL coach Matt Patricia.

A new book detailing Arch Manning's recruitment reveals that Alabama tried to use Steve Sarkisian's sobriety to knock Texas.

The Manning family's NFL legacy is deep and rich, from patriarch Archie Manning playing 12 years for the New Orleans to his sons, Peyton and Eli, combining to collect five league MVP awards, three Super Bowl MVP nods and four Super Bowl rings.

Arch Manning and Julian Sayin can make an important statement against each other that has nothing to do with the Heisman Trophy.