Arch Manning has lived under a microscope for years, dating back to his recruitment and eventual commitment to Texas.

That spotlight only intensified when he became the Longhorns' starting quarterback, with some analysts touting him as the preseason Heisman Trophy winner before he even took a full-time snap.

This season, the scrutiny has reached another level. Costly fourth-quarter turnovers against Oklahoma and Florida have contributed to two losses and cost Texas a chance to enter its Week 8 matchup with No. 7 Mississippi undefeated.

Those struggles prompted Texas coach Steve Sarkisian to say after the Florida loss that "everything" on offense would be evaluated, briefly sparking questions about Manning's job security. However, Manning remains in line to start Saturday's top-20 showdown.

The 6-foot-4 quarterback has enjoyed plenty of success at Texas despite his recent struggles, compiling a 14-5 record as a starter and going 6-2 against ranked opponents. Still, expectations in Austin are measured by championships and College Football Playoff appearances. Texas has yet to reach the CFP during Manning's starting tenure, and a bid this year appears to be on life support.

Manning's situation has raised a question: how have the top quarterbacks in the 2023 recruiting class done since reaching the college ranks? Here's a deeper look:

2023 Quarterback Recruiting Class

All rankings reflect 247Sports Composite Rankings

Arch Manning

Manning, a five-star recruit, was ranked the No. 1 overall prospect and No. 1 quarterback in the 2023 recruiting class by 247Sports' Composite Rankings.

He spent two seasons backing up Quinn Ewers at Texas. During the 2024 season, Manning made two starts while Ewers was sidelined with an injury and also saw action in several other games. As Ewers dealt with an ankle issue late in the season, Manning's spot snaps came as a runner.

He took over the offense as the full-time starter last season and endured some early growing pains before finding his rhythm. Manning finished the year on a strong note, leading Texas to victories in seven of its final eight games, including a bowl win over Michigan.

His second season as the starter — which started with a win over then-No. 1 Ohio State in Week 2 — has brought increased scrutiny amid Texas' recent skid. The criticism has also impacted his NFL draft outlook, with one NFL scout telling USA TODAY Sports' Matt Hayes that Manning's grade has fallen into the third- to fourth-round range.

Nico Iamaleava

Once Manning opted not to strongly consider Tennessee, the Vols shifted their focus towards Iamaleava, the No. 2-ranked quarterback in the class.

He took over as Tennessee's full-time starter in 2024 and enjoyed a successful season, leading the Volunteers to a 10-3 record and a College Football Playoff appearance. However, his time in Knoxville ended on a turbulent note, as he transferred following a dispute over NIL compensation.

His first season at UCLA was a struggle. The Bruins started 0-4, underwent a coaching change after three games and lost their final five contests. Iamaleava also regressed statistically, finishing with 1,928 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

He chose to stay at UCLA to play for Bob Chesney, and it proved to be a smart move. He (and the program) bounced back with 982 passing yards and five combined touchdowns in five games before he sustained a season-ending injury.

Dante Moore

Originally an Oregon commit, Moore flipped to UCLA, where he played his true freshman season. He transferred to Oregon after one year, where he learned under Oklahoma transfer Dillon Gabriel in Eugene.

That year of learning proved beneficial for Moore, who emerged as Oregon's starter last season and quickly became one of the nation's top quarterbacks. He surpassed 3,500 passing yards and threw 30 touchdowns while leading the Ducks to a College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl against Indiana after a first-round victory over James Madison and a quarterfinal win over Texas Tech.

His surprise decision to return to Oregon rather than enter the NFL draft made him one of college football's top returning quarterbacks. But Moore and the Ducks got off to a shaky start, including a Week 2 road loss to Oklahoma State. He then suffered a concussion in Week 4 against USC on a hit from Desman Stephens III and has been sidelined ever since.

Jackson Arnold

Arnold's career in Norman never took off. After spending his freshman season behind Dillon Gabriel, Arnold opened 2024 as Oklahoma's starter before being briefly benched for Michael Hawkins Jr. amid early struggles. He ultimately reclaimed the job to finish the season.

He'd transfer within the SEC to Auburn for 2025. He'd finish his OU career with a total of nine starts, just under 2,000 combined passing yards and 16 combined touchdowns.

His lone season at Auburn was not much better. The Tigers started 3-4 before he got benched in favor of Ashton Daniels against Arkansas in late October. Arnold is now at UNLV, his third school in three years. The Rebels sit at 4-3 and are tied for fifth in the Mountain West.

Other Quarterbacks

Below is a look at other notable quarterbacks from the 2023 recruiting class:

• Malachi Nelson (Committed to USC, now at Syracuse): 5-star | No. 5 ranked QB

• Christopher Vizzina (Committed to Clemson): 4-star | No. 6 ranked QB

• Jaden Rashada (Committed to Arizona State, now at Mississippi State): 4-star | No. 7 ranked QB

• Avery Johnson (Committed to Kansas State): 4-star | No. 9 ranked QB

• Aidan Chiles (Committed to Oregon State, now at Northwestern): 4-star | No. 12 ranked QB

• Kenny Minchey (Committed to Notre Dame, now at Kentucky): 4-star | No. 14 ranked QB

• Lincoln Kienholz (Committed to Ohio State, now at Louisville) 4-star | No. 15 ranked QB

• Austin Mack (Committed to Washington, now at Alabama): 4-star | No. 16 ranked QB

• Austin Simmons (Committed to Ole Miss, now at Missouri): 4-star | No. 19 ranked QB

• Sam Leavitt (Committed to Michigan State, now at LSU): 4-star | No. 21 ranked QB

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Top 2023 quarterbacks revisited as Arch Manning faces scrutiny at Texas