Arch Manning stats, highlights vs. Ohio State: Everything you need to know about Longhorns QB's performance

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It wasn't quite the day Arch Manning and Texas fans were hoping for.

Manning made his much-ballyhooed debut as the Longhorns' new starting quarterback Saturday afternoon at defending national champion Ohio State. But, despite a late surge, Manning and the Horns were held in check by the Buckeyes, who held on for a 14-7 win at "The Horseshoe."

After generally waiting in the wings behind Quinn Ewers, Manning finally got his chance to take over as the Longhorns' QB1.

He took over the reins for the team that’s the preseason No. 1-ranked team in the AP poll. Not to mention Manning was going up against the squad that ended Manning - and Texas’ - season last January in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

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Manning, the redshirt sophomore who is also well known because of his famous uncles (Peyton and Eli) and grandfather (Archie), threw for 939 yards and nine TDs last season on 61-of-90 passing. He has not thrown a pass since Texas’ win against Florida in early November, as Ewers guided the Horns through their appearance in the SEC Championship Game and their CFP run.

Manning finished the day going 17-of-30 passing for 170 yards. He did throw a late touchdown pass to Parker Livingstone with 3:28 left that cut Ohio State's lead to seven.

Texas then got the ball back after forcing Ohio State to punt. But on a fourth-down play from midfield, Manning faced heavy pressure and quickly released the ball. It was caught by a Texas receiver, but he was tackled well short of the first down, as the Buckeyes took over with 1:27 left and were able to run out the clock.

The Sporting News tracked Manning’s performance, along with the best moments and highlights of his start against the defending national champion Buckeyes.

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Arch Manning stats vs. Ohio State

  • Comp/Att: 17-30
  • Yards: 170
  • TD: 1
  • INT: 1
  • Times sacked: 1
  • Rush attempts: 10
  • Rush yards: 38
  • Rush TD: 0

Manning threw 170 yards against Ohio State, completing 17 of his 30 passing attempts. He scored one touchdown and threw one interception.

Arch Manning highlights from Texas at Ohio State early-season showdown game

(All times Central)

2:27 p.m. - Ohio State runs out the clock and will defeat No. 1 Texas, 14-7

2:24 p.m. - Manning faces pressure on fourth down and gets rid of it. The catch is made, but the receiver is short of the sticks. Ohio State takes over with 1:27 left and Texas with one timeout left. 

2:23 p.m. - Incomplete passes on second and third down, the latter a dropped pass. Game on the line now, Horns facing fourth-and-5 from midfield. 

2:22 p.m. - Run play out to midfield on first down. 

2:19 p.m. - What a catch in traffic from Jack Endries for 30 yards. First down, Longhorns, at their 45 at the two-minute warning. 

2:18 p.m. - Manning overthrows his receiver on first down.

2:17 p.m. - Ohio State punt goes out of bounds at the Texas 15 with 2:26 left. Longhorns have one timeout left. 

2:16 p.m. - Texas comes up with the stop on third down and Ohio State will punt with 2:33 left. Longhorns just called their second time out. 

2:15 p.m. - Ohio State throws an incomplete pass and faces a third-and-long. Texas still has two timeouts left and 2:39 on the clock. 

2:14 p.m. - Texas kicks it deep and will rely on its defense to try and get the ball back. Horns have two timeouts left and 3:28 left on the clock. 

2:08 p.m. - TOUCHDOWN TEXAS. Longhorns are right back in it, as they finish off a 4-play, 60-yard drive as Arch Manning finds Parker Livingstone in the end zone and Livingstone makes an impressive catch to finish off a 32-yard TD. (Ohio State, 14-7 | 3:28, 4th) 

1:59 p.m. - Ohio State converts for a first down and the clock is under seven minutes.

1:55 p.m. - Texas faces a fourth-and-short at the Ohio State 9. Manning fires toward the end zone, but the receiver is blanketed by a Buckeye defender. No flag, Ohio State holds and still has a shutout going with 7:56 left.

1:51 p.m. - And Texas is now in the red zone, as Manning completes a 14-yard pass to the Ohio State 16.

1:50 p.m. - In the words of Lee Corso, "NOT SO FAST, MY FRIEND." The interception was just reversed. Texas still has a glimmer of hope. 

1:45 p.m. - Oh no, Manning gets picked off for the second time today. Not looking great for Manning and the Longhorns now. Ohio State with the ball and the lead with 10:36 remaining.

1:43 p.m. - Manning throws a 15-yard pass to Parker Livingstone for a first down at the Ohio State 43. 

1:43 p.m. - Third-and-1 for Texas at its 24, and they get it on a running play. Now with less than 12 minutes left and the ball near the Horns' 40.

1:40 p.m. - Texas will start at its own 15.

1:38 p.m. - TOUCHDOWN OHIO STATE. A deep pass covering 40 yards from Julian Sayin to Carnell Tate, and the Longhorns are in a hole now. (Ohio State, 14-0 | 13:08, 4th) 

1:30 p.m. - Texas has been held scoreless through three quarters. Buckeyes have possession. 

1:25 p.m. - Ohio State intercepts Manning inside the Buckeyes' 30 with more than three minutes left in the third. 

1:20 p.m. - Texas had the ball at the Ohio State 1, facing a fourth-and-goal, but Manning gets stopped on a run just shy of the goal line. Buckeyes hold. 

12:58 p.m. - Second half is now underway. Ohio State receives the kickoff.

12:35 p.m. - We are now at halftime, with Ohio State leading, 7-0. Manning with 39 yards of total offense.

12:34 p.m. - Texas decides to punt it away. Ohio State takes over with 35 seconds left and it may appear the Buckeyes will run out the clock. 

12:33 p.m. - Texas takes a timeout facing fourth-and-3 at the Ohio State 45 with 43 seconds left in the first half.

12:31 p.m. - Manning throws incomplete on first down. A 3-yard run on second down. Third down, Manning finds pressure again but shovels it off to C.J. Baxter. Fourth-and-2, Horns will go for it. 

12:30 p.m. - Texas will take over at its own 47 following Ohio State's punt. 

12:26 p.m. - Two-minute warning and Texas just made a stop on third down. Ohio State will punt it away to the Horns following the break.

12:17 p.m. - Third-and-long for Texas, Manning feels another rush on a delayed blitz but can't escape the grasp of Arvell Reese. Horns will punt it away for the third straight series. 

12:15 p.m. - Third-and-3, Manning trying to find a receiver but gets pressure and is forced to scramble. He's able to get a first down, but not before getting hammered as he's going out of bounds. 

12:14 p.m. - Texas converts a first down. Manning throws an incomplete pass and then throws a 7-yard pass on second down. 

12:13 p.m. - First down Texas at its 25 and Manning runs it on the first play and gets a 9-yard gain. 

12:11 p.m. - And another Arch Manning commercial comes on. Hate to say it, but he has as many commercials right now as he does completions. 

12:08 p.m. - Ohio State goes for it on fourth-and-goal and scores the game's first TD to take the lead. Now we'll see what Arch Manning and the Horns are made of now facing a deficit. (Ohio State, 7-0 | 8:57, 2nd) 

12:05 p.m. - We have a timeout as Ohio State faces a third-and-goal, and guess what? We have an Arch Manning commercial for Warby Parker glasses. 

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12:00 p.m. - Texas commits a couple of costly penalties, and Ohio State is marching, as the Buckeyes have the ball inside the Longhorns' 20 early in the second quarter. 

11:57 a.m. - Texas is 0-for-4 on third-down conversions through one quarter of play. 

11:49 a.m. - Ohio State has the ball as the first quarter runs out. Three Texas possessions in the first quarter, one a turnover on downs, the next two punts. Manning is 3-for-5 with 13 yards passing.

11:46 a.m. - Third-and-8, Manning feels pressure and has to scramble. He gets a yard past the line of scrimmage, but Texas will punt it away.

11:45 a.m. - Play-action from Manning on first down and throws it deep, but incomplete.

11:43 a.m. - Texas' defense forces Ohio State to punt, and the Longhorns will take over at their own 25 for their third series of the day.

11:32 a.m. - Movement penalty backs Texas up 5 yards. On a third-and-11, Manning tries to find a receiver deep but has to check it down for a 5-yard gain. Horns will punt it away on fourth down. 

11:31 a.m. - Texas faces a third-and-6 at the Ohio State 46. 

11:28 a.m. - Ohio State goes for it on a fourth-and-short near midfield but a pass goes incomplete. Texas takes over at its own 49 as we take a TV time-out.

11:22 a.m. - Texas goes for it on fourth-and-short and uses a running play, but is stopped short of the first down. Turnover on downs on the Longhorns' opening drive. 

11:21 a.m. - Manning takes a high snap on third down but is able to dump it off to a receiver for a 6-yard gain, setting up a fourth-and-2.

11:20 a.m. - Texas faces a third-and-long just past midfield. 

11:19 a.m. - Texas has a first down near midfield but commits a false start. 

11:18 a.m. - Third-and-4, Manning throws a pass that is just shy of the first down. Longhorns going for it on fourth down and they appear to get it as Manning moves it forward for the needed yard.

11:17 a.m. - Arch Manning takes the first snap from scrimmage and throws an incomplete pass. 

11:15 a.m. - Texas will have the ball at its own 29.

11:15 a.m. - Texas will get the ball first to start the game. Here we go.

9:30 a.m. - A former Ohio State player with some choice comments about Manning.

9:28 a.m. - Arch Manning walking around The Horseshoe.

9:20 a.m. - Getting set for the much-anticipated game between Texas and Ohio State, along with the much-anticipated first start of the season for new Longhorns’ starting quarterback Arch Manning. Manning is already on the field ahead of pregame warmups.

Texas at Ohio State start time

  • Date: Saturday, Aug. 30
  • Time: Noon ET | 9 a.m. PT

Saturday’s game between Texas and Ohio State will kick off at noon ET at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

What channel is Texas at Ohio State on today?

  • TV network: FOX
  • Live stream: Fubo

The game between Texas and Ohio State will be televised nationally on FOX as part of its Big Noon Kickoff.

STREAM: Texas at Ohio State LIVE in the United States on Fubo

Texas Longhorns 2025 Schedule

  • Aug. 30 at Ohio State
  • Sept. 6 San Jose State
  • Sept. 13 UTEP
  • Sept. 20 Sam Houston State
  • Oct. 4 at Florida
  • Oct. 11 vs. Oklahoma (in Dallas)
  • Oct. 18 at Kentucky
  • Oct. 25 at Mississippi State
  • Nov. 1 Vanderbilt
  • Nov. 15 at Georgia
  • Nov. 22 Arkansas
  • Nov. 28 Texas A&M

Buck Ringgold

Buck Ringgold has been covering high school sports for more than 25 years. He has a BA in Journalism from the University of Arkansas and is a die-hard Texas Rangers fan.