Overview
- Two fourth-quarter interceptions, including his first career pick-six and a final interception in the closing seconds, directly helped Oklahoma rally to a 27–24 win over Texas.
- Manning completed 19 of 31 passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns but his late turnovers overshadowed those numbers and decided the game.
- Coach Steve Sarkisian publicly defended Manning after the loss and said the team would recover, while Manning admitted he made mistakes and must be more 'loose to the ball.'
- Analysts and former players pointed to season-long inconsistency, poor pocket processing, and ball-security 'bad habits' as reasons to question his standing as a likely top pick in the 2027 draft.
- With evaluators dialing back their confidence, the remainder of Manning's college season is now the key opportunity to show sustained improvement and restore draft value.