Arch Manning takes in crushing defeat

Arch Manning Struggles in Texas Longhorns’ Loss to Ohio State

Arch Manning had a tough start to the 2025 season as the Texas Longhorns fell to the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday afternoon. Manning, who had high expectations going into the game, struggled to figure out the Buckeyes’ defense. He finished the game 17-of-30 with 170 passing yards, a touchdown pass, and an interception. Despite throwing a late touchdown pass to Parker Livingstone to cut the deficit, Ohio State held on for a 14-7 victory.

Manning took responsibility for the loss, stating, “It took us too long to get the ball down the field. That starts with me… They’re a good team, but I thought we beat ourselves a lot. That starts with me, and I’ve got to play better for us to win.” Despite Texas outgaining Ohio State 336-215 and having more than 27 minutes of possession, the offense struggled in the red zone, turning the ball over on downs twice in the second half.

Head coach Steve Sarkisian defended Manning in his postgame comments, praising Ohio State’s defense for making Manning work. He noted that Manning was able to adjust in the second half after analyzing the coverages the Buckeyes were playing.

Looking ahead, Texas will aim to bounce back against San Jose State next week, while Ohio State will face off against Grambling. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage for the latest updates on this and other college football matchups.