Arch Manning’s 20-Point Comeback, But Daniel Jeremiah Says His Vision Still Needs Work

Arch Manning just snagged the biggest win of his young career, leading the Texas Longhorns back from a staggering 20-point deficit in the second half to beat top-ranked Ohio State over the weekend. What a game, right? The dude had his share of ups and downs, and NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah jumped on his “Move the Sticks” podcast to break down everything he saw.

Jeremiah Praises Manning’s Pocket Magic

Jeremiah wasn’t shy about dishing out praise, especially when it came to Manning’s command in the pocket. He talked about a “very, very firm base” the kid operates from, how he gets into his legs, and that “very clean stroke” when he throws the ball. Honestly, you love to hear that kind of fundamental soundness from a young QB. Jeremiah also pointed out Manning’s insane ability to bail out when the pocket totally collapses. He said you can “see his twitch when he needs to get out of there,” that “first step to escape” that shows “a lot of suddenness.” Plus, the guy flashes the skill to just laser the ball into “tight windows,” which is clutch. And get this: some of Manning’s early miscues, like a tipped interception in the first half and a few dropped balls, weren’t even his fault, according to Jeremiah.

The Big “But”: Where Manning Needs to Level Up

Now, it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Jeremiah, ever the analyst, laid out some areas where Manning definitely needs to tighten things up. The biggest one? Field vision. He explicitly said Manning needs “just continuing to get better in that area.” It sounds like Jeremiah thinks this is just a reps thing, though, saying the more Manning’s “exposed to, the more he sees, he’ll be a little bit more confident in what he sees out there.” Another point of emphasis was getting the ball out quicker on some “quick hitters” where he’s “very cognizant to get his feet in the ground and then try and deliver the ball as accurately as he can.” It’s about finding that balance between accuracy and speed, you know? Manning wrapped up the game with 195 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception on 23-of-37 passing, but the comeback was all that mattered.

So, what’s next? Texas and Manning are back on the field this week against UTSA. It should be a much more manageable game for them, a chance to keep building that confidence and, hopefully, fine-tune that field vision. I’m telling you, this kid is worth watching!

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.