Overview

• Texas opens SEC play at Florida on Saturday in The Swamp, the first of eight straight league games with the next four away from home.
• Through four starts, Manning has completed 61.3% for 888 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions, adding five rushing scores in a 3-1 start.
• An NFL scouting director told The Athletic there is "real concern" about Manning, citing unusual pressure and limited experience while calling for more tape before firm judgments.
• Recent evaluations have cooled: a CBS Sports 2026 mock left him out of the first round and ESPN ranked him 41st among Power Four starting quarterbacks.
• Oddsmakers list Texas as about a touchdown favorite as Florida leans on a solid defense, and Texas could be thin at running back with CJ Baxter doubtful and Quintrevion Wisner questionable.