Stephen A. Smith critiques Arch Manning as Texas struggles in 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 1:43 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Stephen A. Smith criticized Arch Manning and Texas following their recent struggles during the 2026 college football season. Manning, now in his fourth season and second as a full-time starter, has faced challenges as Texas fell from No. 1 to No. 19 in the AP Top 25 after losing two consecutive games against Oklahoma and Florida. Smith noted that Manning seems unprepared for the NFL and that head coach Steve Sarkisian is struggling to coach him alongside the team. Texas currently holds a 4-2 record and must win out to maintain their College Football Playoff hopes. Their next challenge is against No. 7 Ole Miss at home on October 24.
- •Texas dropped from No. 1 to No. 19 in the AP Top 25.
- •Arch Manning is in his fourth season with Texas and second as a starter.
- •Texas has a 4-2 record and is currently 12th in the SEC standings.
- •The Longhorns lost to Oklahoma and Florida in consecutive games.
- •Texas plays No. 7 Ole Miss at home on October 24.
- 1:43 AMYahoo Sports — Stephen A Smith drops 2027 Arch Manning hot take
"Stephen A. Smith was brutal with his critique toward Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns following recent struggles this season. Manning is going through the fourth season of his collegiate career with the Longhorns. This marks his second year as a full-time starter, trying to get Texas to the College Football Playoff. However, Texas has gone […] The post Stephen A Smith drops 2027 Arch Manning hot take appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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