Arch Manning just lit up the scoreboard in the No. 5 Longhorns’ season-opening victory over Texas State, throwing for a massive 305 yards and completing 20 of 27 passes. This dude spread the ball to eight different receivers and absolutely dropped four passing touchdowns on their heads, tying his career high from last year! That’s the kind of confidence boost Texas desperately needed, especially with top-ranked Ohio State coming to town next week.
Manning Flexes Hard, Sends A Message
Yeah, the numbers speak for themselves. 305 yards, 20 completions on 27 attempts, four TDs, and he was slinging it to everyone. We even saw him link up with Cam Coleman for one of those scores , pure electricity! He looked sharp out there, running the offense with a real swagger. Sure, there was that one late first-half interception into triple coverage in the Texas State end zone, but honestly, that’s a footnote when you’re dropping dimes like he was. Manning left the game midway through the third quarter with a ridiculous 42-7 lead, showing everyone that the confidence that was missing last year? It’s officially back in Austin. This kid wasn’t just throwing for stats, he was making things happen. He was 4-4 for 46 yards and a touchdown against the blitz! When pressured, he was still 4-4 for 52 yards and three first downs. Even outside the pocket, he went 3-3 for 48 yards and another three first downs. That’s big-time playmaking, period.
Revenge On The Horizon For Ohio State Rematch
Remember last year’s opener? Oof. That 14-7 loss to Ohio State was a rough start to his first full season as Texas’ starter, right? He completed only 17 of 30 passes, and the Longhorns, who started as preseason top-ranked, ended up missing the College Football Playoff. The Heisman hopeful buzz kinda fizzled after that. But hey, give the man credit: he still led Texas to a 10-3 record and was named MVP of the Citrus Bowl after they dropped 41 points on Michigan in a 41-27 win. That’s how you bounce back. Now, he’s got all this momentum from the Texas State game, and he’s looking to make it two wins in a row against the Big Ten.
So what’s next? Mark your calendars for September 12, because Texas is hosting Ohio State in Austin. Ohio State also looked impressive in their opener, so this isn’t going to be a walk in the park. But with Arch Manning playing like this, throwing darts and carving up defenses, you know he’s looking for some serious revenge. This game isn’t just about a win, it’s about making a statement, and Manning is ready to make it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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