Burning Questions: What’s WRONG With Arch Manning? Can Texas Fix It Before Tennessee?

Jeff Howe, Lifetime Longhorn Marcus Myers and Coach Bob Shipley examine the biggest concern emerging from Texas’ 30-6 victory over UTSA: the unpredictable play of Arch Manning and the passing offense. Manning missed routine throws, failed to find open receivers and relied too heavily on his legs as the entire offensive operation struggled to establish rhythm. Is this a correctable one-game issue, or a major warning sign before facing Jim Knowles’ Tennessee defense in Knoxville?The panel also evaluates whether Texas’ improving running game can relieve some pressure, with freshman Derrek Cooper providing a powerful new dimension in short-yardage situations. On defense, Will Muschamp’s group produced a championship-caliber performance by holding UTSA without a touchdown and limiting the Roadrunners to one conversion on 11 third downs. Can Manning rediscover his confidence and deliver another big-game performance when Texas begins SEC play? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.