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Archie and Olivia Manning Call Watching Arch at Texas Nerve-Racking as QB Fuels Renewed CFP Push

The remarks come with Texas heading into top-five tests that will likely determine its playoff chances.

AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to Ryan Wingo #1 (not pictured) during the first quarter of the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 01, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
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Oct 25, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) passes the ball during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Olivia and Archie Manning said they feel more nervous watching their grandson at Texas than they did for Peyton or Eli, sharing the sentiment in an interview with Kay Adams.
  • Archie Manning pointed to recurring pass-protection issues as a factor in Arch’s early-season struggles.
  • Texas has won four straight to reach 7-2 and No. 13, a run that includes victories over Oklahoma and Vanderbilt.
  • Arch Manning has stacked back-to-back 300-yard passing games, highlighted by 328 yards and three touchdowns against Vanderbilt.
  • After a bye, Texas visits No. 5 Georgia on Nov. 15 before hosting No. 3 Texas A&M, and at least one analyst projects a 9-3 finish with a top-five win could still earn a CFP berth.