“Arch Manning Might be Daniel Jones”: CFB Analyst Calls On Fans to Temper Expectations from Texas QB After 2-Interception Game Against Oklahoma

In a disappointing 27-24 loss to unranked Oklahoma, Texas quarterback Arch Manning struggled mightily, leading to the team dropping out of the No. 1 spot in the nation. Despite being a Heisman Trophy favorite for two consecutive seasons, Manning's inconsistent performance has raised questions about his NFL future. College football analyst Max Chadwick suggested that Manning's comparison could be Indianapolis Colts starter Daniel Jones, acknowledging Jones as a solid NFL starter who has remained productive even after being drafted seven or eight years ago.

However, Chadwick emphasized that Manning is not a superstar quarterback and probably won't experience the same level of success in the NFL as Jones. The game saw Manning throw for 260 yards, with three touchdowns, but also two interceptions - both occurring in the fourth quarter. The first interception was returned for a touchdown, pushing the Sooners to a 24-17 lead with 10:07 left on the clock, while the second interception in the final minute resulted in a game-ending 47-yard field goal for the Sooners.

Robert Griffin III, a former NFL quarterback, advised Texas to give Manning one more year in college before entering the NFL. Griffin stressed the importance of Manning gaining more experience and starts before attempting to break into the professional league.