{"id":471461,"date":"2026-10-20T09:38:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T09:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/471461\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T09:38:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T09:38:32","slug":"should-texas-bench-arch-manning-before-facing-ole-miss-urban-meyer-weighs-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/471461\/","title":{"rendered":"Should Texas Bench Arch Manning Before Facing Ole Miss? Urban Meyer Weighs In"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are quarterback concerns in Austin after Texas suffered a second straight loss to an unranked opponent.<\/p>\n

After the Longhorns\u2019 27-24 loss <\/a>to Florida, concerns have grown about quarterback Arch Manning and his job security as starter<\/a>. With No. 7 Ole Miss coming to Austin this Saturday, coach Steve Sarkisian is running out of time if he wants to make a change.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Three-time national champion coach and Big Noon Kickoff analyst Urban Meyer<\/a> believes Manning\u2019s grip on the job could be slipping, and he wouldn\u2019t hesitate to turn to the backup if it gives Texas a better chance to win.<\/p>\n

“The final two drives against Ohio State, I finally sat down and said, \u2018Wow. There\u2019s Arch Manning. Here we go.\u2019 And it\u2019s been in reverse ever since,” Meyer said on Monday\u2019s edition of The Herd.<\/a><\/p>\n

Manning led the Longhorns to a thrilling 24-23 comeback win over then-No. 1 Ohio State in Week 2, which put Texas at No. 1 shortly after. After trailing nearly the entire game, the Texas offense put together three consecutive scoring drives to upset the Buckeyes. Manning completed 23-of-27 passes for 198 yards, one touchdown and one interception to cap off the day.<\/p>\n

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Arch Manning has struggled since leading Texas\u2019 fourth-quarter comeback over Ohio State in Week 2. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) <\/p>\n

Since the heroic win over the Buckeyes, Texas sits 1-2 in SEC play, defeating Tennessee 20-17 and falling to Oklahoma and Florida by identical scores, 27-24.<\/p>\n

Aside from the upset and now the Longhorns’ second straight loss, Meyer noticed that Manning’s presence and playing style had shifted.<\/p>\n

“I see the unsettled feet. I see a lack of confidence. You saw a change that the Wolverines made, and it was instant. The team’s excitement and enthusiasm picked up,” Meyer said.<\/p>\n

Meyer was referencing Michigan\u2019s quarterback switch<\/a> on Saturday. After a scoreless first half against Penn State, coach Kyle Whittingham benched starter Bryce Underwood for backup Tommy Carr at halftime. After a scoreless first half with Underwood, Carr came in and led the Wolverines to a 21-18 win over the Nittany Lions.<\/p>\n

Now, if Texas had to decide to bench Manning before facing Ole Miss, Meyer wouldn’t count out the option.<\/p>\n

“If the backup can help you win, I\u2019d think about it.”<\/p>\n

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