Arch Manning Underperforms in Early Texas Longhorns Games, Sparking Fan Discontent and Rising Doubts | NFL News The Times of India

Arch Manning’s performance as the Texas Longhorns quarterback in the early 2025 season receives criticisms and questions after a rocky start. The first three games have seen him face some struggles, starting with a 14-7 loss at No.3 Ohio State where he completed 17 of 30 passes.

He did bounce back with a strong home game against San José State, throwing four touchdown passes and running for another touchdown. However, the game against UTEP at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium brought mixed feelings. Despite the team winning 27-10, Manning’s performance, completing just 11 of 25 passes, led to an audible negative reaction from the fans.

Breaking down his performances further, against Ohio State on Aug. 30, he had 170 yards, with a single touchdown and an interception. Then he threw for 295 yards with four touchdowns against San José State on Sept. 6. His match with UTEP included 114 yards with one touchdown and an interception. This final game included a long sequence of misses, which led to significant booing from the home crowd at halftime. Responding to his underwhelming performance, Manning vowed to improve his accuracy.

In the face of adversity, Manning has found support from coach Steve Sarkisian and past Longhorn greats assuring they back him as he navigates the rough patch.

The early-season pressure for Texas Longhorns is deepened by the hype surrounding Arch Manning, who comes from a renowned family with the weight of sizable expectations on him. Before any regular season snap, he was part of pre-season Heisman conversations and intense media attention. Therefore, even small mistakes assume greater significance.

After the first three games, Texas holds a 2-1 position and looks forward to the next non-conference match, seen as an opportunity to steady things before SEC play starts. Critics assert that Manning must refine his mechanics and have faith in his reads. However, the season is being viewed significantly as a critical test for this member of the Manning dynasty.