ARLINGTON, Texas — On Friday, Texas quarterback Arch Manning took the field in the Cotton Bowl, attempting a fourth-and-1 play against Ohio State, which sent the crowd into a frenzy.

The highly-touted backup successfully made the run, and his reputation has only grown, even though he has not yet assumed the role of Texas’ main starter during his redshirt freshman year.

His well-known last name certainly adds to his prominence.

So, how exactly is Arch Manning connected to the famous Manning family of NFL quarterbacks? Here’s a comprehensive look at his familial relationships:

Arch Manning’s Connection to Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning is Arch Manning’s uncle; Arch’s father, Cooper Manning, is Peyton’s elder sibling.

Peyton Manning has secured two Super Bowl titles and is regarded as one of the finest quarterbacks in both college football and the NFL, with an impressive career that includes playing for the Tennessee Volunteers and franchises like the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos.

Arch Manning’s Connection to Eli Manning

Eli Manning is also Arch Manning’s uncle, being the younger brother of Cooper and Peyton. Eli, too, has won two Super Bowls; he played his entire NFL career with the New York Giants and finished his college career at Ole Miss.

Who is Arch Manning’s Father?

Arch Manning’s father is Cooper Manning, who is the elder brother of NFL icons Peyton and Eli Manning.

Unlike the rest of his family, including his father Archie Manning, who played for the New Orleans Saints, Cooper Manning never played in the NFL due to a diagnosis of spinal stenosis that cut his promising career short.

Who is Cooper Manning?

Cooper Manning is the father of Arch Manning and the older brother of Super Bowl champions Peyton and Eli Manning.

He did not reach the NFL due to a career-ending spinal injury prior to stepping onto the field at Ole Miss. Unlike his brothers and father, who predominantly played as quarterbacks, Cooper was a receiver in high school.