Arch Manning prepares for Texas football home game against Ohio State

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Arch Manning prepares for Texas football home game against Ohio State
Summary

Texas quarterback Arch Manning is scheduled to face Ohio State at home this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game serves as a rematch following the Longhorns’ 14-7 loss in Columbus last season, during which Manning recorded 170 passing yards with one touchdown and one interception. Since that meeting, Manning has improved his performance by decreasing his average time to throw and reducing his sack rate under pressure. He enters the matchup after a successful season opener against Texas State, where he completed passes on third and fourth downs to sustain drives. Ohio State’s defense, which held Ball State to 2.8 yards per play in its own season opener, faces a challenge against Texas receivers Ryan Wingo and Cam Coleman. This game provides a measurement of Manning's development against a top-ranked defensive unit.

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  • Texas hosts Ohio State on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
  • Manning recorded 170 passing yards in the 2025 loss to the Buckeyes.
  • The Texas quarterback improved his average time to throw from 2.93 to 2.77 seconds late last season.
  • Ohio State's defense restricted Ball State to 2.8 yards per play in the season opener.
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A massive game coming up, and it means a whole bunch to the Texas quarterback.

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