Arch Manning’s Pressure Eases as Texas Eyes Playoff Return

Arch Manning, Texas’s No. 1 recruit of 2023, began the 2025 season behind Quinn Ewers and struggled early, throwing an interception in each of his first three starts and posting a sub‑60% completion rate in most early games. co'm but the Longhorns’ 26‑3 win over Oklahoma in Week 6 sparked a turnaround; Manning finished the season with 14 touchdown passes, two interceptions, and five rushing touchdowns over the final eight games.

Heading into the 2026 season, Texas faces a demanding SEC schedule—road games at LSU, Texas A&M and Tennessee, with home contests against Ole Miss and Ohio State. The roster features edge rusher Colin Simmons, transfer wide receiver Cam Coleman, and transfer running back Hollywood Smothers, while the team aims to return to the College Football Playoff after missing it last year. grenadier.co.za