A viral Venmo moment for Arch Manning.
Arch Manning Goes Viral After Allegedly Declining Venmo Request originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Texas enters 2025 ranked No. 1 in the recent AP Top 20 preseason poll with Arch Manning stepping up as the full‑time starter and, despite limited college snaps, sitting at the top of Heisman odds boards.
In two seasons backing up Quinn Ewers, Manning attempted just 95 passes; he now takes over an offense expected to contend immediately.
In addition to leading a team with championship aspirations, Manning also remains one of the NCAA's most marketable athletes.
On Tuesday, a social media post circulated claiming a fan requested $50 from Manning on Venmo with the note "Please you have nil money," and that Manning denied the request.
Arch Manning's NIL Portfolio
Manning leads college athletes with an NIL valuation of around $6.8 million, according to On3, a function of name recognition, position and a brand strategy that accelerated only after his second season.
He initially held off major deals on family advice, then added partnerships as his role expanded, including reported agreements with Panini America, EA Sports, Red Bull, Uber, Vuori and Raising Cane's.
Texas opens at Ohio State on August 30, a marquee stage that could amplify both his on‑field stock and NIL trajectory if he performs to expectations.
The John Mateer-Venmo Subplot
Manning's Venmo post comes at an interesting time as a far more consequential thread involving Oklahoma’s new starting quarterback, John Mateer, emerged on Tuesday.
Screenshots allegedly from a 2022 Venmo account bearing Mateer’s name circulated with descriptions like "sports gambling," including a note referencing "UCLA vs USC," prompting Oklahoma officials to begin looking into the matter, per ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Oklahoma QB John Mateer has scrubbed his Venmo account after fans found screenshots showing he allegedly engaged in sports betting while at Washington State.
— SEC Unfiltered (@SECUnfiltered) August 12, 2025
Should Sooner fans be worried about their QB1? pic.twitter.com/F9LLIt5I5z
Mateer has reportedly told the program he has "never gambled," while the authenticity of the transactions and the account remains unconfirmed.
If verified and linked to Mateer while he was a student‑athlete, the allegations could carry serious consequences for both the Sooners QB and the NCAA.
NCAA rules prohibit athletes from betting on sports in any capacity, making even small or joking payments with gambling descriptors potentially serious when tied to a verified account.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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