In his much-anticipated debut, Arch Manning could not meet the high expectations surrounding him as the starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns. Facing the reigning national champions, the Ohio State Buckeyes, Manning’s performance left much to be desired.

Manning completed 17 of 30 passes for 170 yards, scoring one touchdown and suffering an interception. His rushing attempts yielded 38 yards. Overall, his team’s performance was lacking.

As one might expect, Manning’s inexperience showed, with errant throws and a struggle to establish a rhythm. He faced vigorous pressure and was only sacked once, indicating that he is currently more comfortable running with the ball than making plays from the pocket.

Matt Patricia Takes Advantage of Manning’s Inexperience

Patricia, now at Ohio State, was widely respected during his tenure with the New England Patriots. His defensive schemes caused significant issues for Manning, as the new QB could not effectively read the defense.

In the end, while Manning had flashes of potential, including a touchdown throw in the fourth quarter, he must improve if he hopes to lead Texas effectively this season. The upcoming games appear to be less intense, but tougher matchups against teams like Florida and Georgia loom large, requiring better performances from him and the team.

Final grade: D