Overview

• Texas is 3-1 after an opening loss to Ohio State followed by double-digit wins over San Jose State, UTEP and Sam Houston State.
• Through his first four starts, Manning has completed 61.3% of his passes for 888 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions, plus 123 rushing yards and five rushing scores.
• His performances have been erratic, with productive outings against San Jose State and Sam Houston State and shakier showings against Ohio State and UTEP featuring limited downfield success.
• The Athletic reports “real concern” from NFL scouts, including one director who cited severe pressure and the need for more film before forming firm draft grades.
• Recent mock drafts, including CBS Sports’, leave him out of the 2026 first round, and assessments indicate SEC games starting at Florida will heavily influence whether his stock rebounds or a college return becomes likelier.