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Dan Orlovsky criticizes Steve Sarkisian, advises Arch Manning to transfer

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Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Dan Orlovsky criticizes Steve Sarkisian, advises Arch Manning to transfer

Summary

On October 23, during a segment on First Take, Dan Orlovsky criticized Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian over the team's recent struggles and Arch Manning's development. Texas defeated then-No. 1 Ohio State earlier this season but has since faced setbacks, losing to unranked Oklahoma and Florida. Orlovsky believes Manning should leave Texas for a program that can better develop his skills as a quarterback. The Longhorns prepare to face Ole Miss this weekend, with Manning's future and position as starter in question depending on the outcome.

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•Texas recently lost to Oklahoma and Florida after a strong start.
•Orlovsky expressed doubts about Sarkisian's offensive strategy for Manning.
•Manning's performance has been inconsistent, affecting his NFL draft stock.
•Texas faces Ole Miss this weekend, with playoff implications at stake.
•Orlovsky suggests Manning should transfer for better development.

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Things went downhill quickly for the Texas Longhorns this season. Texas was back (for real) after defeating then-No. 1 Ohio State in Week 2, supplanting them as the nation’s top team. However, after barely surviving against Tennessee, they lost to unranked Oklahoma before losing to unranked Florida at home. As a result, Texas will spend…
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