Analyst demands apology after Arch Manning criticized as college football flop

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Analyst demands apology after Arch Manning criticized as college football flop
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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.

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  • 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.
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  • 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’
What they're saying
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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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