After a disastrous begin to the sport, Arch Manning went 8-of-15 passing for 132 yards within the fourth quarter of No. 1 Texas’ 14-7 loss to No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday.
For the primary three quarters, Manning managed to throw for simply 38 yards and had an unpleasant interception as an unstable offensive line and a largely Buckeyes crowd of 107,524 followers at Ohio Stadium acquired into his head.
Dane Brugler of The Athletic has recommendation for the redshirt sophomore. Brugler argued that Manning’s efficiency in opposition to OSU suggests any speak of his leaping to the NFL in 2026 must be placed on pause till he can “settle down” on his reads in opposition to good defenses.
“Probably the most spectacular facet of Manning’s tape from his begin in opposition to Mississippi State final season was his rhythm, however he appeared rhythmless Saturday,” Brugler famous. “Apart from a number of throws late, every thing appeared uncomfortable. That isn’t unusual for an inexperienced participant in a tricky setting, however even finishing easy drag routes was a problem.
“The overreactions can be loud and chronic this week. However Manning’s inconsistent contact and ball placement could be cleaned up as soon as he begins to settle down his reads, which ought to include added expertise.”
Brugler thinks Texas’ favorable slate of video games at dwelling in opposition to San Jose State, UTEP and Sam Houston will enable Manning to achieve the expertise he wants earlier than a brutal SEC schedule.
On Saturday, Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian mentioned he believed the hype surrounding Manning was “uncontrolled” earlier than Texas performed Ohio State. The early loss will give Manning some perspective for the remainder of the season.Â
Manning has the advantage of seeing what a championship protection seems to be like. Now, he has a possibility to make use of what he realized on Saturday to develop. If he performs higher in September, as he ought to, Manning will really feel calmer when Texas performs Florida on Oct. 4.
