Coming into this weekend's matchup against San Jose State, many were wondering how Arch Manning and Texas would bounce back from their Week 1 loss against Ohio State at the Horseshoe.
The Longhorns didn't start on the right foot as they only had 12 yards of offense in the first drives that ended in punts. Manning looked shaky as well, being 3 for 6 with 11 yards, with one of his passes being overthrown that was almost intercepted.
Then Texas decided to flip the switch. The Longhorns scored 28 unanswered points in less than 5 minutes of game clock thanks to their defense, forcing three straight turnovers that all led to those touchdowns.
The second half was a similar start to the first as the Longhorns came away with only a field goal in the first two opening drives. Manning scored the only touchdown of the game by running it in.
Manning's second game of the season went much better than his first. Here's everything you need to know about his performance.
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Arch Manning stats vs. San Jose State
- Completions: 19
- Attempts: 30
- Passing Yards: 295
- Total TDs: 5
- Interception: 1
Manning finished the game 19 for 30, 295 yards, 5 total touchdowns (4 passing and 1 rushing) and 1 interception. The Longhorns defeated the Spartans 38-7.
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Arch Manning highlights vs. San Jose State
Longhorns Parker Livingstone and Jack Endries both caught a pair of touchdowns from Manning in the first half, including a massive 83-yard touchdown pass between Manning and Livingstone.
That @archmanning to @parkerl06 connection 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/PjD8U5h0fh
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) September 6, 2025
The Longhorns' defense forced a turnover that allowed Manning one more drive to the end half, but he threw an interception while in the red zone.
🚨 Arch Manning in the red zone… and THIS happens 😳
— Aggregate Sports (@AggregateSports) September 6, 2025
INTERCEPTION.#HookEm | #CFB | #ArchManning pic.twitter.com/tXiod6QiP1
Manning showed off his athleticism in the third quarter, tightroping his way into a 20-yard rushing touchdown
Can't touch @archmanning 🤘 pic.twitter.com/dxTXeEIE15
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) September 6, 2025
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