Arch Manning throws a 75-yard touchdown in impressive Texas spring game performance... as nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli prepares to return with the Longhorns after transfer rumors

Arch Manning impressed with a 75-yard touchdown pass during Texas' spring scrimmage on Saturday.

After not seeing much playing time in his freshman season, Manning showcased his quarterback ability against his fellow Longhorns and gave fans something to look forward to when he hits the field in the NCAA.

Despite his White team losing, 35-34, to the countering Orange team, Manning completed 19 of 25 passes for 355 yards and three touchdowns.

However, despite an impressive overall performance, his 75-yard touchdown pass became the highlight of the game.

The play happened after the freshman checked in late in the first quarter. Manning faked a screen to shake off cornerback Terrance Brooks before finding sophomore wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. down the field for the touchdown.

Manning kept his momentum going in the next possession, connecting with junior running back Jaydon Blue for a 29-yard score.

After the Longhorns' 12-2 campaign last season, many speculated if the son of NFL greats Eli and Peyton Manning would enter the transfer portal.

Despite only appearing in two games and completing two of five passes for 30 yards, Manning decided to stick it through in Texas. With Quinn Ewers deciding to stay in college rather than jump to the NFL, Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian revealed there would be no competition at quarterback.

Although he will spend another season as the backup, Eli praised his nephew for deciding to stay in Texas.

'Obviously, the plan was maybe Ewers would go into the NFL,' Eli Manning previously said, 'But he's there. It's another year for Arch to mature, learn an offense, get bigger, stronger in the weight room and always be prepared to play. You never know what's gonna happen.'

'He's gotta be ready. If not, then he gets some playing time here and there and he's got three more years of eligibility at a great school, at a great football program on the rise. The fact that you can transfer so easily now doesn't mean you should do it, just because you're not playing right away.'