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Arch Manning’s Ohio State Defeat Not the Final Chapter

Arch Manning didn’t look the part of his famed family’s name for most of No. 1 Texas’ loss to No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday.
Arch Manning’s Ohio State Defeat Not the Final Chapter
Texas quarterback Arch Manning drops back to pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 30, 2025. Jay LaPrete /AP Photo
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Arch Manning’s much-anticipated debut as a starter with the Texas Longhorns looked like a dud for nearly 57 minutes on Saturday.

Third-ranked Ohio State (1–0) contained Manning all day in a 14–7 victory over the top-ranked Longhorns (0–1) until the first-year starter showed life late. Trying to live up to the storied football family name, Manning fell short amid five completions for 26 yards in the first half and an interception in the third quarter.

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