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New Joe Burrow Comparison Reframes Early Arch Manning Struggles at Texas

The Burrow parallel is being used to counsel patience before a softer matchup against Sam Houston.

Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns warms up before the game against the UTEP Miners at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
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Sep 13, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks to the pass the ball during the second half against the Texas El Paso Miners at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Through three starts, Manning is 47-of-85 (55.3%) for 579 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions, plus 112 rushing yards and three scores; Texas is 2-1 against Ohio State, San Jose State and UTEP.
  • OrangeBloods spotlighted similarities between Manning’s opening trio of games and Joe Burrow’s uneven 2018 LSU start preceding his Heisman breakout.
  • During the UTEP win, Manning endured 10 consecutive incompletions that drew boos, later calling the performance frustrating.
  • Colin Cowherd questioned Manning’s trajectory, citing poor efficiency marks within the SEC and arguing that money and fame have insulated him from adversity.
  • Fox analyst Spencer Tillman underscored the pressure tied to the Manning name and advised blocking out noise, noting the quarterback’s limited starts after backing up Quinn Ewers.