and the No. 4 to get payback against the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes ahead of their Week 2 clash this season.
Manning has started the fourth year of his collegiate career with the Longhorns. 2025 marked his first season as a full-time starter, going through initial ups and downs before concluding it on a positive note.
The 2025 opener was against Ohio State. Manning struggled in that game as Texas lost by a 14-7 score. The quarterback managed 17 out of 30 completions for 170 yards and a touchdown and an interception.
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Manning last year while speaking with media earlier this week, via USA Today. He didn’t enjoy reliving that experience on film, to say the least.
“It’s rough film to watch,” the second-year Texas starting quarterback told reporters Monday, Sept. 7. “I don’t like watching it that much.”
What lies ahead for Arch Manning, Texas
Arch Manning has certainly grown from that 2025 opener. He has refined his skillset to be more effective as Texas’ starting quarterback. With the Longhorns seeking a ticket to the College Football Playoffs, his performances this year will be crucial, especially against Ohio State.Manning went 10-3 throughout the 2025 season as a full-time starter. He threw for 3,163 yards and 26 touchdowns and seven interceptions while recording up to 92 rushes for 399 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Manning and Texas got the 2026 campaign underway with a strong performance in a 59-7 blowout win against the Texas State Bobcats. He completed 20 out of 27 passes for 305 yards and four touchdowns and one interception. It marks a great warmup for the aspiring national contenders, wanting to test the quality of their squad before facing one of the best teams in the country.
The No. 4 Longhorns will continue preparations for their clash against the No. 1 Buckeyes in Week 2. That matchup will commence on Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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