"COLUMBUS, Ohio - Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning failed to live up to lofty expectations in his starting debut Saturday at Ohio State, but coach Steve Sarkisian called the 14-7 loss just "one chapter" in Manning's season. With scouts from more than a dozen NFL teams watching, including the nearby Cleveland Browns, Manning was inconsistent, displaying flashes of promise tempered by mistakes. He completed 17-of-30 passes for 170 yards, one touchdown and an interception -- an underwhelming day for a player some have already pegged as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft."
"Texas got off to a slow start offensively, struggling to create any big plays. Manning was 0-for-5 with an interception on throws greater than five yards in the first three quarters. Sarkisian and Manning sat together in the locker room at the half, though, and went over some film and made some adjustments. In the fourth quarter, Manning completed 4-of-7 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown on passes greater than five yards."
"Still, it was too little, too late. Texas had four drives that ended in turnovers on downs, its most since its 2017 season-opening loss to Maryland. The Longhorns failed to score on their two red zone drives, and a fourth-down stop just inches from the goal line deflated a 15-play, 70-yard drive that ate up 6:54 off the clock in the third quarter."
Arch Manning completed 17 of 30 passes for 170 yards, one touchdown and an interception in his Texas starting debut at Ohio State, a 14-7 loss. Scouts from more than a dozen NFL teams attended, and Manning showed inconsistent play with flashes of promise alongside mistakes. Texas struggled to generate big plays early, with Manning 0-for-5 and an interception on throws over five yards through three quarters. A halftime film session led to improved fourth-quarter production, but Texas had four drives end on turnovers on downs and failed to convert red zone chances.
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