Arch Manning is suddenly looking like the dude everyone thought he was, dropping back-to-back three-touchdown, zero-interception games. This isn’t just a fluke, folks, he’s straight-up heating up and it’s making some serious noise in the College Football Playoff picture.
Manning Lights Up Missouri on the Road
Dude went on the road against No. 19 Missouri and carved ’em up. Even with key guys like receiver Cam Coleman and running back Hollywood Smothers sidelined, Manning completed over 70% of his passes and stacked up nearly 300 yards. Three scores, no picks. That’s efficiency, pure and simple.
The Rout That Started It All
That Missouri performance came right after an equally dominant Week 9 against Mississippi State. Manning went 16 of 20 for 220 yards and three more touchdowns in a 31-3 absolute rout of the Bulldogs. Texas, sitting at No. 11 in the polls, now stands at 7-2 on the season, 3-2 in SEC play. They were already tabbed as the No. 7 team in the initial College Football Playoff rankings, but with Manning playing like this? Their CFP hopes are not just alive, they’re thriving.
The Longhorns have some monster games coming up too: at LSU, then home against Arkansas, and finally at Texas A&M. With Manning delivering under pressure, those games are going to be must-watch TV as Texas tries to solidify their spot. This young QB is on fire, and the entire college football world better be paying attention.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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