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Arch Manning struggles again as Texas loses to Florida

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 2:00 AM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Arch Manning struggles again as Texas loses to Florida

Summary

Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns faced a disappointing home loss against Florida on October 17. Texas, which had championship aspirations, suffered its second consecutive defeat, blowing a 17-3 lead. Manning's performance was criticized, completing 14 of 20 passes for 173 yards and a touchdown but failing to impress against both Florida and Oklahoma. Former NFL running back Damien Harris stated he will stop using Manning's last name, calling the quarterback's play below average. This controversial stance highlights the increased scrutiny Manning faces as a high-profile player.

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By the Numbers

•Texas lost to Florida after leading 17-3.
•Manning has thrown interceptions in both recent losses.
•Damien Harris calls Manning a below-average quarterback.
•This marks Texas' first two-game losing streak since 2021.
•Manning's last name adds extra scrutiny to his performance.

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2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Damien Harris refuses to say Arch Manning’s full name after loss to Florida

What they're saying

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This year has not gone according to plan for Arch Manning at the Texas Longhorns. While Manning got off to something of a rough start last season, it was largely expected that he would make a leap in his second year as the starting quarterback under Steve Sarkisian. The Longhorns were ranked among the top…
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