AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Arch Manning and Steve Sarkisian have shared a spotlight, the prodigy quarterback from football's royal family and the coach often complimented for his tutelage of players at that position along with his prowess at designing offense.

Now both men are under a microscope after No. 1 Texas' inability to generate sufficient offense during a 14-7 season-opening loss at No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday.

Manning, the sophomore grandson of Archie and nephew of Peyton and Eli, made his first start against an elite opponent after taking a redshirt season as a freshman and serving as backup to Quinn Ewers in 2024. Manning completed 10 of 17 passes for 170 yards with a touchdown, an interception and sometimes a look of befuddlement.

Manning completed 67.8% of his passes filling in

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