Colin Cowherd compares Arch Manning to Peyton Manning

Following Texas' loss to the Oklahoma Sooners, quarterback Arch Manning has faced harsh criticism from fans and media. Arch, who is the nephew of Peyton Manning, Eli Manning and grandson of Archie Manning, has been seen as a 5-star, generational talent when he entered college football. Fox Sports' Colin Cowherd, however, believes he has enough evidence to clarify what Arch Manning is.

Speaking on The Herd, Cowherd described Arch as 6'4, 222 pounds, possessing excellent mobility, intelligence and having good size, but also noted that Arch is inconsistent. Cowherd said, "I've got enough evidence, I've got enough starts, I know what Arch Manning is... He's a little streaky."

Cowherd noted that Arch's athleticism is reminiscent of his grandfather Archie Manning, and his tightness resembles that of Peyton Manning. He added that Peyton Manning, known for clutch performances, struggled in his early playoff games, having 0-for-3 passes completed and a passer rating of 59. Cowherd believes Arch has the potential to improve with the higher caliber of coaching available at the NFL level, citing Josh Allen and Brock Purdy as examples of players who have flourished after their college careers.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian feels that Arch receives undue criticism due to his last name. He argued that if Arch's name were removed from his jersey and he were merely labeled "Joe Smith," he would be praised for beating four top-10 ranked teams. However, expectations are high for Arch, and he must work to maintain his performance.

The Longhorns, currently at 4-1, are still within reach of the College Football Playoff. Arch and the Longhorns have over half of the season and a promising NFL career ahead to solidify their legacy in the sport.