Arch Manning admits he enjoyed controversial Imo's Pizza while at Ryan Wingo's St. Louis football camp

Arch Manning recently made his way to St. Louis, helping out wide receiver Ryan Wingo run a camp in his hometown. Traveling to a new city means you have to try to local cuisine. St. Louis has one of the more controversial big-name food spots out there right now, Imo’s Pizza.

The Wingo family apparently gave Manning and everyone else in attendance some Imo’s for dinner one night. While plenty of people out there will disagree with him, Manning said he was a fan. Folks from St. Louis will be happy to hear that as well, some nice praise for something they love.

“Yeah, we had it at the house the first night,” Manning said recently at the Manning Passing Academy. ” … It was good, it was good.”

No word from Manning on toasted ravioli, another staple in St. Louis. Pappy’s Smokehouse is where a lot of people visiting the city go to get some ribs as well. Hopefully, the soon-to-be Texas starting quarterback got a full spread while in the city. But at the very least, those who are passionate about their stance with Imo’s will be glad to hear Manning enjoyed the pizza.

As for the camp itself, Wingo went back to where he played his high school football, St. Louis University (SLUH). Teammates such as Manning, wide receiver DeAndre Moore, EDGE Collin Simmons, and offensive lineman Nick Brooks were a part of the festivities to help Wingo run the show. A cool gesture from everyone involved, especially somebody like Manning — who’s one of the more popular names in all of sports at the moment.

Arch Manning speaks on relationship with LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier

Arch Manning and Garrett Nussmeier have gotten to know each other well during their stay on the campus of Nicholls State University during the Manning Passing Academy. The two are roommates at the event.

Manning was asked about his budding relationship with the fifth-year senior, and the two appear to be chopping it up well. The two have even gone on an errand or two together since arriving in Thibodaux, Louisiana.

“I love Garrett, he’s the man,” Manning said. “He’s a coach’s kid, so he knows ball. We went to Walmart last night and got food. So he’s the man. I’m glad — I’m gonna build a good relationship with him.”

The two will not face off during the 2025 season as Texas and LSU miss each other. If there is going to be a head-to-head matchup, the NFL might be where Manning plays Nussmeier.

On3’s Barkley Truax contributed to this report