The No. 4 Texas Longhorns got off to a slow start at home against No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday in Austin. The Longhorns’ first two offensive drives ended in turnovers. The interception by Arch Manning on the second drive wasn't his fault, as wide receiver Cam Coleman dropped the ball, which bounced off him and into the waiting hands of Buckeyes safety Jaylen McClain.
Ohio State took advantage of the two turnovers, taking an early 10-0 lead in the first quarter. More News: Exclusive: Breakout NFL Executives Who Could Become Future General Managers More News: 4 QBs Generating Serious Trade Buzz Weeks Before NFL Regular Season Starts Manning appeared to suffer a wrist injury in the first half. But he returned to the game and led the Longhorns down the field for a field goal with just under six minutes to play in the second quarter, Texas' first points of the game.
"ESPN reports that the Texas training staff has been working on Arch Manning's right wrist," On3's Pete Nakos posted on X. "Picked up a ball and started throwing. In the game now for the Longhorns' drive." Manning took a fair share of hits in the first half.
By the time Texas scored its first points, Ohio State sacked Manning twice. The situation will be worth monitoring for the star quarterback and expected future first-round pick. Saturday's contest against Ohio State was big for Manning's confidence after the Buckeyes defeated Texas 14-7 last season.
Earlier this week, Manning said he doesn't like revisiting the Ohio State game from last year and relished an opportunity to get revenge. "It's a rough film to watch," Manning said, via ESPN. "I don't like watching it that much...
It's not all the time you get a second chance to play another team after a rough loss," Manning said. "So we're all excited for the opportunity. I think we've all grown mentally and physically." How Manning holds up on Saturday could determine Texas' season.
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