Arch Manning 's first start as the full-time Texas football quarterback did not go as planned.
Manning led the No. 1 Longhorns to just one scoring drive in a 14-7 loss at No. 2 Ohio State in Ohio Stadium in on Saturday, Aug. 30. While the loss will certainly knock some sparkle off the College Football Playoff resume and Heisman Trophy case for Texas and Manning, respectively, 11 regular-season games remain to turn that around.
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A bright spot for Manning and the Longhorns came off their lone score in the fourth quarter. Manning connected with Parker Livingstone for a 32-yard touchdown on what looked to be a perfect throw, which was upheld after review. Manning's interception, however, came in the third quarter when he underthrew an interception to Ohio State's Jermanine Mathews Jr., who stepped in front of a throw intended for Ryan Wingo .
Here's a look at Manning stats today in his first start of the 2025 college football season:
Arch Manning stats today vs Ohio State
Here's a full look at Manning's line on Aug. 30 vs. Ohio State:
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Completions:17
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Attempts:30
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Percentage:57%
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Passing yards:170
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Touchdowns:1
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Interceptions:1
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QB Rating:108.6
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Rush attempts:10
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Rushing yards:38
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Yards per carry:3.8
Arch Manning highlights vs Ohio State
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Arch Manning stats today: How Texas football QB played vs Ohio State

