{"id":429795,"date":"2026-09-08T18:24:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T18:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/429795\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T18:24:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T18:24:28","slug":"arch-manning-and-cam-coleman-deliver-message-to-ohio-state-ahead-of-texas-showdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/429795\/","title":{"rendered":"Arch Manning and Cam Coleman Deliver Message to Ohio State Ahead of Texas Showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arch Manning\u2019s season began with a surprise hit before Texas had even taken the field.<\/p>\n

As the Longhorns made their entrance before playing Texas State, a fan reached toward Manning for a high five. With thick white smoke filling the tunnel, the Texas quarterback appeared to trip over something or get knocked to the ground.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was definitely a little bit of a shock<\/a>,\u201d Manning said. \u201cI was definitely thrown off. It\u2019s hard to see in that smoke. It\u2019s a little deceiving. But it\u2019s good getting my first hit before the game started. And I get ready to roll.\u201d<\/p>\n

Manning recovered, completed 20 of 27 passes for 305 yards and threw four touchdowns in Texas\u2019 season-opening victory.<\/p>\n

No. 5 Texas hosts No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC<\/a>. Both teams are 1\u20130, but Manning does not need anyone to explain what the rematch means.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot a lot of good memories a year ago,\u201d Manning said. \u201cHoping to have a good game this year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Arch Manning embraces his second chance<\/p>\n

Manning admitted that revisiting the film from Texas\u2019 loss to Ohio State has not been pleasant.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs bad as it was on film, it was kind of a close game, or kind of, but it\u2019s rough film to watch,\u201d Arch said. \u201cI don\u2019t like watching it that much.\u201d<\/p>\n

A year later, Manning is no longer the same quarterback. He has played meaningful snaps, gone through another offseason and opened this season with one of the best performances of his career.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel like I\u2019m a year better,\u201d Manning said. \u201cAnytime you can go throughout a season, get reps, get game experience, then a whole offseason to get better and a game last week. Feel like I\u2019m a year better…not all the time you get a second chance to play another team after a rough loss…I think we\u2019ve all grown mentally, physically, and we\u2019re excited.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also knows the game carries additional meaning for Texas coach Steve Sarkisian.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to win this really bad for Coach Sark,\u201d Manning said. \u201cThis is why you come to a school like Texas, to play in these big-time games. Excited that it\u2019s at home against a really good team, a good defense…I\u2019m going to take it all in, but I\u2019m going to live in the moment right now, I try to take every week and stick to my routine and process, not make the game bigger than it is.\u201d<\/p>\n

Manning has also gotten to know the quarterback on the other sideline. He and Ohio State\u2019s Julian Sayin worked near each other while coaching drills at a camp during the summer.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a really good guy, good player,\u201d Manning said. \u201cI\u2019m excited to get to play Ohio State.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cam Coleman respects Jeremiah Smith but welcomes comparison<\/p>\n

The quarterback matchup will receive plenty of attention<\/a>, but so will the receivers trying to make their jobs easier.<\/p>\n

Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith caught eight passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns in the Buckeyes\u2019 opener. Texas newcomer Cam Coleman finished his debut with three receptions for 70 yards and two touchdowns.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a good receiver,\u201d Coleman said. \u201cI met him on a couple of recruiting visits…he\u2019s physical, he\u2019s fast, big, strong…he\u2019s a good receiver.\u201d<\/p>\n

When asked whether Saturday\u2019s matchup could determine who is the best receiver in college football, Coleman smiled and kept his answer simple.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just know I\u2019m going to go out there and play my game,\u201d Coleman said.<\/p>\n

Coleman also believes Manning is prepared to handle the pressure of facing the nation\u2019s No. 1 team.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe way he prepares,\u201d Coleman said. \u201cThe way he\u2019s prepared this offseason and really how he\u2019s been preparing this whole week.\u201d<\/p>\n

Texas should not need Coleman to carry its passing game alone. Ryan Wingo and Emmett Mosley made their presence felt in the opener, providing an early look at the depth surrounding Manning.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was very fun watching him and Emmett go off, and really all the other receivers, too, later on in the game,\u201d Coleman said. \u201cWe all complement each other\u2019s game. It was very fun. I think it\u2019s going to be a fun year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Saturday will show whether that talented Texas group is ready to match Smith and the Buckeyes on one of college football\u2019s biggest stages.<\/p>\n

When asked what Ohio State\u2019s defense should expect in Austin, however, Coleman left little room for interpretation. <\/p>\n

\u201cThey can expect that we\u2019re coming,\u201d Coleman said. \u201cWe\u2019re coming.\u201d<\/p>\n

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