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Red River Becomes Texas’ Season Checkpoint as Arch Manning Faces Oklahoma’s Elite Pass Rush

Texas reframes Arch Manning’s longer time to throw as a design choice with Oklahoma’s elite pass rush up next.

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 04: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns is sacked by Tyreak Sapp #94 of the Florida Gators during the second half of a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 04: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns warms up before the start of a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Unranked at 3-2, Texas enters Saturday’s rivalry game seeking a result that keeps realistic College Football Playoff hopes alive.
  • Steve Sarkisian said Manning’s 3.23-second average time to throw is by design to push the ball downfield, noting a preferred target in the mid‑twos and contrasting Quinn Ewers’ 2.59 seconds last season.
  • Protection and run-game struggles have mounted, with six sacks and 35 pressures allowed at Florida and a 42.8% season pressure rate on Manning per Pro Football Focus.
  • Oklahoma brings one of the nation’s most disruptive defenses, leading FBS in sack rate at 15% and ranking third in pressure rate at 53% according to ESPN Insights.
  • Sooners quarterback John Mateer remains uncertain after hand surgery, with Brent Venables deferring to medical clearance ahead of the Cotton Bowl matchup.