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Ohio State Stymies No. 1 Texas as Arch Manning Struggles in Starting Debut, 14-7

The underwhelming debut prompted a reset of soaring expectations, with Steve Sarkisian urging patience.

Aug 30, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) drops back to pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns leaves the field after a 14-7 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes
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Quarterback Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns passes the ball during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

Overview

  • No. 3 Ohio State beat Texas 14-7 in Columbus as Matt Patricia’s defense limited big plays and the Longhorns went 1-for-5 on fourth down, including a stuffed QB sneak at the 1-yard line.
  • Arch Manning went 17-of-30 for 170 yards with one touchdown and one interception and ran 10 times for 38 yards, later saying, “I’ve got to play better.”
  • Ohio State’s Julian Sayin completed 13 of 20 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown to Carnell Tate in a low-scoring, defense-heavy opener.
  • Texas coach Steve Sarkisian called outside expectations for Manning “out of control” and described the loss as just “one chapter” in a long season.
  • Sportsbooks lengthened Manning’s Heisman odds from 5-1 to 13-1, and an unverified social-media claim raised a possible shoulder issue as Texas prepares to host San Jose State next week.