Texas, ranked No. 1, travels to Columbus to face No. 3 Ohio State in a rare top-3 season opener. Arch Manning will make his first road and first ranked-team start after two prior starts in two years. Manning entered the season as the preseason Heisman Trophy favorite according to ESPN Bet. The guidance given to Manning emphasized being himself and playing within his comfort and style rather than trying to produce superhuman efforts. Manning totaled 939 passing yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions in spot duty last season and rushed for four touchdowns. His standout relief performance against UTSA included 223 passing yards, four touchdowns and a 67-yard rushing score.
As the No. 1 Longhorns head to Columbus to face No. 3 Ohio State in what coach Steve Sarkisian called an "epic matchup," all eyes are on Texas' new starting quarterback, Arch Manning. Manning, the preseason Heisman Trophy favorite according to ESPN Bet, has made just two starts in two years -- against UL Monroe and Mississippi State last season -- but this will be his first start on the road or against a ranked team.
Manning threw for 939 yards with 9 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in spot duty last season, while rushing for 108 yards and 4 touchdowns. His best performance was off the bench against UTSA last year, when he replaced Quinn Ewers and threw for 223 yards and 4 touchdowns on 9-of-12 passing while adding a 67-yard touchdown run -- the longest by a Texas quarterback since Vince Young in 2005.
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