Texas QB Arch Manning makes football history not done in NFL or FBS in last 30 years

Billy Heyen

Texas QB Arch Manning makes football history not done in NFL or FBS in last 30 years image

Arch Manning put together an absolutely historic game in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Wednesday for the Texas Longhorns in a win over the Michigan Wolverines.

The nephew of Peyton and Eli and grandson of Archie had a stat line that hasn't been done in football in recent history.

First, the stat combination provided by OptaStats:

  • 200+ passing yards
  • 150+ rushing yards
  • Multiple passing TDs
  • Multiple rushing TDs
  • No sacks
  • No turnovers
  • 15.0+ yards per rush

According to OptaStats, Arch is the only FBS or NFL quarterback in the last 30 seasons to have a game with all those statistics.

The highlight of Arch's day was a 60-yard TD run, but he was special throughout.

He completed 21-of-34 passes for 221 yards and two scores.

He ran nine times for 155 yards and two more scores.

It was a special way for Arch to end this season.

He'll be coming back for next season, hoping to make the College Football Playoff while raising his NFL Draft stock as high as possible.

This wasn't a bad way to propel him toward that future.

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