Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning rocks an orange No. 16 jersey in Austin. 30 years ago, Arch's uncle -- Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning -- wore an orange No. 16 in Knoxville while playing quarterback for the Tennessee Vols.

It doesn't matter how many times Texas quarterback Arch Manning has stiff-armed preseason narratives this offseason or downplayed national hype associated with taking over as the starting QB for the Longhorns,

Manning's revelation is largely unsurprising to those who have closely followed Arch’s recruitment and college career.