Arch Manning, Texas
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Arch Manning is a raw, toolsy, and high-upside quarterback prospect who is not yet ready for the jump to the NFL.
How has Arch Manning fared through his first five games as Texas' starting quarterback? Here's a look at his stats with the Longhorns:
That defensive foundation fueled a 5-0 Oklahoma start. The Sooners allowed their opponents a measly 7.2 points, on average, and sacked opposing quarterbacks 4.2 times per game. Because the Longhorns ran an offense structured around maximizing Manning’s big arm down the field, they seemed like a juicy target for Brent Venables’ defense.
That was the game starting quarterback Arch Manning played in his first Red River Rivalry matchup, which the Longhorns won 23-6 over No. 6 Oklahoma on Saturday. He wasn’t looking to play risky and attempt deep throws down the field. Instead, Manning threw screen passes just over the top of Sooner defenders.
Following his alma mater's Red River Rivalry win over Oklahoma, former Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers was fired up for his former understudy, sophomore signal-caller Arch Manning.
DALLAS — Texas football quarterback Arch Manning gave the Longhorns exactly the performance they needed Saturday against an elite Oklahoma defense. Playing turnover-free football for just the second time this season, Manning managed the game expertly for the Longhorns in a 23-6 win .
Holly Rowe, who will be one of the sideline reporters for ABC's broadcast of the Red River Shootout between Texas and No. 6-ranked Oklahoma on Saturday, shared
Arch Manning was in the medical tent once and on the ground way more often. The Texas star endured another difficult day in his first full season as a starter.