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Texas Tweaks Offensive Strategy to Shield Arch Manning as Preseason No. 1

Coaches are limiting his designed runs following Andre Cojoe’s season-ending knee injury to protect his health ahead of the opener at Ohio State.

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Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Andre Cojoe (77) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Arch Manning steps into the starting role in 2025 after redshirting in 2023, having seen limited action as Quinn Ewers’s backup.
  • Texas holds the No. 1 spot in the US LBM Coaches Poll and is the +550 favorite at FanDuel to win the national championship.
  • Co-offensive coordinator AJ Milwee has instructed Manning to scale back his designed runs to reduce injury risk over a full season.
  • A suspected torn ACL suffered by right tackle Andre Cojoe in preseason camp has increased reliance on true freshman Nick Brooks.
  • The August 30 opener at Ohio State will serve as an early benchmark for Manning’s preparedness under the Longhorns’ adjusted protection scheme.