Steve Sarkisian discusses media hype surrounding Texas quarterback Arch Manning

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian addressed media expectations for quarterback Arch Manning during an appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay on Saturday. During the segment, Pat McAfee and Sarkisian discussed the significant public hype placed on Manning last year, with Sarkisian noting that Paul Finebaum also contributed to the high expectations. The Texas coach emphasized that Manning did not seek out this attention and focused solely on his development as a player and teammate. Sarkisian stated that the adversity Manning faced last season proved beneficial for his growth and mental health. Manning leads the Longhorns into a matchup against Ohio State on Saturday, looking to build on the progress he made in the second half of the previous season.

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