COLUMBUS, Ohio — Texas quarterback Arch Manning failed to live up to lofty expectations in his starting debut Saturday at Ohio State, but Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian called the 14-7 loss just “one chapter” in Manning’s season.
With scouts from more than a dozen NFL teams watching, including the nearby Cleveland Browns, Manning was inconsistent, displaying flashes of promise tempered by mistakes. He completed 17 of 30 passes for 170 yards, one touchdown and one interception — an underwhelming day for a player some have pegged as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
He also entered the game as the Heisman Trophy favorite (+650) at ESPN BET…