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Arch Manning Makes Full-Time Texas Debut at No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday

The opener tests the redshirt sophomore’s readiness after limited starts, shaping early perceptions of Texas’ title push.

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LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier looks to pass during his team's game against Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Nov. 16, 2024 in Gainesville, Fla.
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Overview

  • No. 1 Texas visits No. 3 Ohio State at noon ET Saturday on FOX in a rematch of last season’s CFP semifinal, which the Buckeyes won 28-14.
  • Ohio State coach Ryan Day set a simple mandate for first-time starter Julian Sayin, telling him to “just win” and protect the ball.
  • Manning downplayed the idea of being hunted, saying Texas has a “red dot on everyone else,” while Steve Sarkisian urged him not to try anything superhuman.
  • Analysts note Manning’s limited game résumé and Texas’ four new offensive line starters, advising a measured approach against what many expect to be varied Buckeye pressure.
  • Hype remains intense — he opens as a top Heisman betting choice — even as Adam Schefter relayed league expectations that Manning likely stays at Texas beyond 2025 and targets the 2027 draft.