How concerned should Texas fans be about Arch Manning's struggles?
After yesterday's scrimmage, the overreactions around Arch Manning's performance were plentiful. So, how concerned should Texas be about their QB1?
The Texas scrimmage concluded recently, followed by discussions about Arch Manning’s performance. Steve Sarkisian, during his media availability, noted that Manning was "inefficient" during the scrimmage but performed strongly later. Manning's accuracy has been a concern throughout fall camp, as he missed spring practice. The question remains: How worried should Texas fans be about Manning’s struggles?
One challenge is the zero-sum nature of the situation - if the offense falters, it could be due to either poor offensive play or a strong defensive performance. Considering this, it’s not wise to be overly worried or overly confident. Sarkisian observed that Manning had a good week of practice, particularly on Friday when Texas focused on situational plays.
However, he felt Manning was "inefficient" today, similar to last week at the scrimmage. Manning had a touchdown to Wingo, according to CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_OTF on August 22, 2026). Despite this, there’s no indication that Manning regressed this offseason, according to Inside Texas sources. Manning’s progression throughout the season will be crucial, as he will need to perform better than in late 2025 to win a championship.
If Manning starts the season as he finished last year, Texas will be effective enough to win games. The key is to improve Manning’s accuracy and efficiency before Texas State comes to town.
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