Overview

• Texas routed San Jose State 38–7, with Arch Manning going 19-of-30 for 295 yards, four passing touchdowns, one rushing score and one interception, then labeling his play “sloppy” due to a red‑zone mistake.
• PFF awarded Manning the week’s top offensive grade at 85.3 after his four first‑half touchdown passes and a 20‑yard scoring run.
• Steve Sarkisian brushed off a viral clip of Manning grimacing, saying the quarterback has no arm issue and joking that faces can be misleading.
• Despite the comfortable win, Sarkisian blasted 12 penalties for 115 yards, calling the lack of discipline unacceptable.
• ESPN’s Paul Finebaum reaffirmed Manning as a Heisman contender but cautioned that stronger opponents in the coming weeks will provide a truer test.