Analysts and commentators are throwing in the towel concerning Texas quarterback Arch Manning. It is comprehensible as a result of the redshirt sophomore mightily struggled in Week 3 on Saturday, albeit in a Longhorns win.
Nevertheless, he is solely performed three video games as a full-time starter, so giving up on Manning this early within the 2025 season appears shortsighted. No. 7 Texas has yet one more non-conference recreation after which enters its eight-game docket within the loaded Southeastern Convention.
Arch Manning has put up modest numbers by means of three video games
Earlier than dashing to judgment, let’s examine how the 6-foot-4, 219-pound native of New Orleans fares in opposition to SEC colleges reminiscent of Florida, No. 13 Oklahoma and Kentucky, amongst others. On Saturday at house, the Longhorns had a lackluster 27-10 conquer UTEP. Manning, the No. 1 nationwide prospect within the 2023 class, went 11-of-25 for 114 yards with one landing and one interception in opposition to the Miners out of Convention USA.
Manning did rush 9 instances for 51 yards and two scores on the bottom. Nonetheless, it was a poor outing for him versus UTEP. Via three video games, with Texas going 2-1, Manning is completing 55.3 p.c of his passes for 579 yards with six touchdowns and three picks.
As a rusher up to now in 2025, he has carried the ball 23 instances for 112 yards and three extra scores. With out query, Manning hasn’t lived as much as the hype by means of three contests within the 2025 marketing campaign. However what if he turns issues round and lights it up in SEC play?
Notable analysts have seen sufficient of Arch Manning
It is means too early to make grand proclamations, though that is what ESPN commentator/analyst Paul Finebaum and different speaking heads are paid to do. Finebaum, talking Sunday on ESPN’s “SportsCenter,” said he is “out” on Manning.
“I gave it a shot. It blew up. I like Arch. He’s going to be an awesome participant sometime, possibly some 12 months, however not this 12 months. It’s over. Come on. You’ll be able to’t have a look at three weeks and discover a means for the entrance row in New York. So, good figuring out you, Arch. See you quickly,” Finebaum mentioned.
CBS Sports activities analyst Bryant McFadden was additionally not confident about Manning after the QB’s first-half struggles in opposition to UTEP.
Booger McFarland, an ESPN analyst, wrote on X about Manning, “Through virtually 3 video games essentially the most alarming factor is he’s a really inaccurate qb constantly.”
McFarland’s feedback are on level. However not less than he is not fully giving up on Manning after three video games.
