Analyst demands apology after Arch Manning criticized as college football flop
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:21 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Following a comeback victory against No. 1 Ohio State, analyst Clay Travis criticized a column that labeled Arch Manning a 'flop' just seven starts into his Texas career. Travis argued the assessment by The Athletic was premature and unfair. He emphasized Manning's recent performance, including a strong fourth quarter with 196 passing yards and a game-winning drive. Despite the criticism, Manning remains a projected top prospect for the 2027 NFL Draft, although the debate over his evaluation continues. The Athletic has not issued a response to Travis's comments.
- •Manning helped Texas defeat No. 1 Ohio State, 24-23.
- •Travis criticized a previous article calling Manning a 'flop' after only seven starts.
- •Manning's current QB Impact Score is 83.0, ranking No. 30 nationally.
- •He remains a top prospect for the 2027 NFL Draft despite mixed evaluations.
- •The Athletic has not responded to Travis's demand for an apology.
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Most Unfair Attack I Have Ever Seen’ — Analyst Demands Apology As The Athletic Calls Arch Manning the ‘Biggest Flop in College Football History’
"Clay Travis has not forgotten the column that branded Arch Manning a flop just seven starts into his career. After Manning helped Texas pull off a 24-23 comeback against No.
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