Overview
- Manning said harsh reviews do not bother him and cited freedom of speech, acknowledging he must keep improving.
- In Texas' 23-6 win over then-No. 6 Oklahoma, he went 21-for-27 for 166 yards with a go-ahead touchdown to DeAndre Moore Jr.
- Through six starts he has 1,317 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and five interceptions, and Texas is 4-2 and ranked No. 21.
- The Athletic published a widely circulated piece labeling him a flop, which he said he hadn’t seen, and prominent commentators criticized the portrayal as premature.
- Coverage this week has tilted toward a comeback narrative, with Texas now preparing to visit Kentucky on Saturday.