Texas coach urges Arch Manning to step up before Ole Miss game

Texas coach urges Arch Manning to step up before Ole Miss game

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said in Austin that quarterback Arch Manning must improve ahead of the team's upcoming game against Ole Miss. After a 27-24 loss to Florida, Sarkisian confirmed Manning would stay the starter while backup KJ Lacey Jr.

could see increased first-team reps. He had earlier indicated the quarterback situation would be reevaluated following that defeat, and after back-to-back losses to Oklahoma and Florida, he and analysts had questioned Manning's performance and future with the program.

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October 19, 2026
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Texas coach says quarterback Arch Manning must improve ahead of Ole Miss game
Texas coach says quarterback Arch Manning must improve ahead of Ole Miss game

Fox News • 19 Oct 20:04

Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said Arch Manning needs to show a better performance as Texas prepares to face Ole Miss after consecutive losses.

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Texas coach confirms Arch Manning remains starter after loss to Florida
Texas coach confirms Arch Manning remains starter after loss to Florida

Bleacher Report • 19 Oct 16:18

Head coach Steve Sarkisian said quarterback Arch Manning will stay the starter, while backup KJ Lacey Jr. may see increased first-team reps following Texas' 27-24 defeat.

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October 18, 2026
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Texas coach Sarkisian signals possible changes at quarterback after loss to Florida
Texas coach Sarkisian signals possible changes at quarterback after loss to Florida

USA Today • 18 Oct 21:07

Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said the team will evaluate all aspects of its performance following a second straight defeat, amid questions about quarterback Arch Manning's role.

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Texas struggles under Steve Sarkisian as losses to Oklahoma and Florida raise concerns
Texas struggles under Steve Sarkisian as losses to Oklahoma and Florida raise concerns

Yahoo Sports • 18 Oct 05:41

The Longhorns have fallen from a top ranking after back-to-back defeats, prompting criticism of coach Steve Sarkisian and quarterback Arch Manning’s performance.

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Texas coach says team will evaluate all aspects after 27-24 loss to Florida
Texas coach says team will evaluate all aspects after 27-24 loss to Florida

Houston Chronicle • 18 Oct 02:04

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said the program will review its offensive performance and personnel following a 27-24 defeat by Florida, keeping options such as quarterback changes under consideration.

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Texas coach says quarterback situation will be evaluated after loss to Florida
Texas coach says quarterback situation will be evaluated after loss to Florida

NBC Sports • 18 Oct 00:01

Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian indicated that quarterback Arch Manning's role could be reassessed following a 27-24 defeat to Florida.

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October 17, 2026
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Texas quarterback Arch Manning faces criticism as Longhorns endure second straight loss
Texas quarterback Arch Manning faces criticism as Longhorns endure second straight loss

Bleacher Report • 17 Oct 22:07

After consecutive defeats to Oklahoma and Florida, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and analysts question Arch Manning's performance and future with the team.

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Texas coach Steve Sarkisian faces pressure to revamp offense after loss to Florida
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian faces pressure to revamp offense after loss to Florida

CBS Sports • 17 Oct 22:05

Following a 27-24 defeat by unranked Florida, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said the program will evaluate its offensive strategy and quarterback situation as playoff odds fall.

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