Arch Manning had another shaky performance in Texas’ 27-10 win over UTEP, with the quarterback admitting he must improve his play. Despite a strong victory, Manning’s struggles continue to raise questions about whether he’s living up to expectations. With poor passing numbers and some alarming throws, Manning says he’s better than this, but it remains to be seen if Texas coach Steve Sarkisian can help him reach his full potential.
Manning was 11-of-25 passing with just 114 yards and a touchdown against the Miners, leading to boos from the crowd during a string of misfires in the second quarter. The quarterback acknowledged he missed some throws and said he’s an accurate passer by nature, but must “get back to it.”
The poor outing comes after Manning struggled in Texas’ season-opening loss at Ohio State, sparking national criticism about his skills and hype surrounding him as the preseason Heisman Trophy favorite. Manning’s teammates remain confident in him as a leader, saying “he’s still a great quarterback” – but can Sarkisian help him overcome his current struggles?
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