Arch Manning faces scrutiny ahead of Texas' SEC opener against Tennessee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 5:54 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning's performance is under scrutiny as the team prepares for its SEC opener against Tennessee. Despite a 30-6 victory over UTSA, ESPN analyst Jordan Reid highlighted Manning’s issues, including accuracy and footwork. Texas, ranked No. 1 with a 3-0 record, travels to Neyland Stadium, anticipated to be a challenging environment. Reid questions how Manning will perform under pressure after acknowledging previous concerns, particularly after his comeback against Ohio State. The matchup marks the first regular-season meeting between Texas and Tennessee, both hoping to make a statement in the SEC.
- •Texas Longhorns are 3-0 and ranked No. 1 entering SEC play.
- •Arch Manning throws for 164 yards with two touchdowns against UTSA.
- •ESPN analyst Jordan Reid notes Manning's mechanical issues.
- •Texas faces No. 14 Tennessee at Neyland Stadium on Saturday.
- •This is the first regular-season meeting between Texas and Tennessee.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Arch has not been that impressive’: Joel Klatt does not hold back on Arch Manning
- 5:54 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN Analyst Gives Troubling Arch Manning Message Before Texas-Tennessee
"Texas Longhorns star quarterback Arch Manning is the most high-profile player in college football. But as Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt points out, that doesn’t make him the best. Ahead of a showdown between the top-ranked Texas Longhorns and the unbeaten Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville, Klatt has made it clear that he’s been largely unimpressed…
"Texas remains unbeaten entering SEC play, but Arch Manning’s latest performance raised specific concerns before a difficult trip to Tennessee. The post ESPN Analyst Gives Troubling Arch Manning Message Before Texas-Tennessee appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 5:10 PM‘Arch has not been that impressive’: Joel Klatt does not hold back on Arch Manning
Texas Longhorns star quarterback Arch Manning is the most high-profile player in college football. But as Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt points out, that doesn’t make him the best. Ahead of a showdown between the top-ranked Texas Longhorns and the unbeaten Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville, Klatt has made it clear that he’s been largely unimpressed…
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 5:54 AMESPN Analyst Gives Troubling Arch Manning Message Before Texas-Tennessee
Texas remains unbeaten entering SEC play, but Arch Manning’s latest performance raised specific concerns before a difficult trip to Tennessee. The post ESPN Analyst Gives Troubling Arch Manning Message Before Texas-Tennessee appeared first on HEAVY.
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