Quarterback Arch Manning is confident he’ll soon silence the boos from Texas Longhorns fans following a rough outing in Saturday’s home win over the UTEP Miners.
Despite Texas securing a 27-10 victory, Manning struggled, completing just 11 of 25 passes (44%) for 114 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. Frustration peaked late in the second quarter when he short-armed a pass on a failed third-down attempt, drawing boos from the home crowd. Nevertheless, the 21-year-old remains unfazed and assured in his abilities.
Arch Manning believes the fix for his struggles is straightforward.
“It’s going to click. I’m not concerned,” Manning said to reporters on Monday. “I just need to get back to playing my style of football.”
“I’m not worried, I just got to get back to playing my game.” – @ArchManning pic.twitter.com/MDoUBia9N8
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Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian doesn’t appear too worried about Arch Manning’s early struggles. Although Manning has completed just 55.3% of his passes across three starts, Sarkisian believes these growing pains could actually be beneficial for the young quarterback — nephew of Super Bowl champions Peyton and Eli.
“I actually think this is a positive thing,” Sarkisian said Monday. “He’s had an incredible life — from where he grew up, the high school he attended, and the people around him. But real growth often comes through facing and overcoming adversity. That’s how you truly learn about yourself.”
Steve Sarkisian on Arch Manning facing adversity. pic.twitter.com/KnAH1wFxSp
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Arch Manning’s recent struggles may mark the first time the football world has seriously questioned whether the former five-star prospect can live up to his family’s storied legacy. This period of adversity could either overwhelm him or become a defining moment that builds the resilience and maturity needed for long-term success.
Fortunately for Texas, both Manning and head coach Steve Sarkisian believe the experience will lead to growth. But improvement needs to come quickly. After facing winless Sam Houston (0-3) at home on Saturday, the No. 8 Longhorns dive into a tough SEC schedule — including road games against the Florida Gators on Oct. 4 and the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs on Nov. 15.
If Manning doesn’t elevate his performance well beyond what he’s shown in his first three starts, Texas (2-1) could see its national championship aspirations slip away — and fan frustration could reach new heights, far beyond the boos heard during the UTEP game.
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