Steve Sarkisian issues warning about Arch Manning: 'He's a very dangerous player' - Yahoo Sports
Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian praised quarterback Arch Manning's growth and maturity heading into the 2026 season. Manning, who faced significant scrutiny last year, is expected to play a key role in Texas' national championship aspirations.
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Arch Manning is a high-profile athlete whose development is closely watched by college football fans and professional scouts alike.
Hear this story Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian warned the SEC about second-year starting quarterback Arch Manning on Thursday, July 23.
“I think right now he’s a very dangerous player,” Sarkisian said at SEC Media Days. “Because he learned a lot from last season.”
Manning, who entered last season with extremely lofty expectations thanks to being the latest quarterback from the prestigious Manning family, had a rollercoaster season with the Longhorns , struggling early before hitting his stride in Texas’ final eight games.
The former five-star recruit and No. 1 overall player nationally out of high school finished the year with 3,163 passing yards and 26 touchdowns to seven interceptions, along with 399 rushing yards and 10 scores. Nineteen of his 36 total touchdowns came in Texas’ final six games.
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