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Arch Manning Set for First Full-Time Start as No. 1 Texas Visits No. 3 Ohio State

Insiders now project his NFL entry in 2027, reflecting expectations of a multi-year stay at Texas.

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Overview

  • The top-five rematch kicks off Saturday at noon ET on FOX at Ohio Stadium, following Ohio State’s 28-14 semifinal win over Texas last season.
  • Ohio State coach Ryan Day named freshman Julian Sayin the starter and told him to “just win,” while describing Manning as athletic, accurate and poised.
  • Manning, elevated after two seasons behind Quinn Ewers, voiced confidence with “the red dot on everyone” as Steve Sarkisian emphasized not trying to be superhuman.
  • Betting markets give the Buckeyes a slight home edge (Ohio State -2.5 at DraftKings as of Aug. 26) even with Manning opening as a Heisman favorite per FanDuel.
  • ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports most in the league expect Manning to remain at Texas beyond this season with a likely 2027 draft entry, as analysts predict Ohio State will pressure him early with varied looks.