Overview

• Arch Manning went 17-of-30 for 170 yards with one touchdown and one interception, adding 38 rushing yards and a late 32-yard scoring strike to Parker Livingstone.
• Texas finished 1-for-5 on fourth down and came up empty on two red-zone trips, including a stuffed quarterback sneak at the 1-yard line.
• Sarkisian said Manning’s poise held, labeled issues fixable, and suggested using the quarterback’s running ability earlier after halftime adjustments helped the passing game.
• Criticism focused on a conservative plan, with ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky saying the offense kept “training wheels” on, while former Longhorn Emmanuel Acho urged easier throws without writing off Manning.
• FanDuel cut Manning’s Heisman odds from 5-1 to 13-1 after the game, social media reaction turned harsh, and a former NFL quarterback floated unconfirmed shoulder concerns as Texas turns to a softer nonconference slate.