After falling victim to a swarm of Ohio State defenders in Texas' Week 1 loss to Ohio State, Arch Manning was in desperate need of a steadier outing. He found his rhythm in the Longhorns' Week 2 clash against San Jose State, turning the Spartans defense to ashes amid with a barrage of strikes.
Manning made magic atop the Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium turf, producing four passing touchdowns in quick succession. They came in a variety of ways; some saw Manning showcase his arm strength and zip, others relied on timing and short-range accuracy.
All ended the same, though. Manning looked every bit of the Heisman hopeful many crowned him as prior to the start of the season.
With that, here's what you need to know about Manning's star showing against the Spartans on Saturday afternoon.
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Arch Manning stats today
Final score: Texas 38, San Jose State 7
- Comp/Att: 19/30
- Passing yards: 295
- Passing touchdowns: 4
- Interceptions: 1
- Rushing yards: 23
- Rushing touchdowns: 1
Manning shined in his second game of the season, producing a gaggle of highlights as Texas opened up a comfortable advantage over its opposition. The points came in bunches for Manning, who recorded four touchdowns in five passes to push the Longhorns out in front.
Saturday's outing was a stark contrast to Manning's display vs. the Buckeyes. He looked far more rushed in that affair, unable to flourish as Ohio State's vaunted defense laid waste to the Longhorns' offensive line.
Manning left his mark in the first half of Saturday's contest, though. He added another score in the second half courtesy of a 20-yard scamper. That should inspire confidence in Texas' fanbase going forward.
With that, here's a look at the game times of each of Manning's four touchdown passes. Suffice to say, when he's rolling, he's a hard player to stop.
| Time of score |
| 2:52 (first quarter) |
| 0:12 (first quarter) |
| 14:45 (second quarter) |
| 12:56 (second quarter) |
Arch Manning highlights vs. San Jose State
Manning struck up quite the partnership with Parker Livingstone, connecting with redshirt freshman on two separate occasions — both of which ended in scores.
That @archmanning to @parkerl06 connection 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/PjD8U5h0fh
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) September 6, 2025
Make that 2️⃣ TDs for @parkerl06 🤘 pic.twitter.com/jnM6BbL2ix
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) September 6, 2025
He was similarly efficient while throwing passes to Texas newcomer Jack Endries. The Longhorns TE made two catches in the first half of Saturday's game. Both were in the end zone.
Another one, thank you 🤘 pic.twitter.com/QsJij2tEUl
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) September 6, 2025
Okay, make that 4 TD passes on his last 5 attempts for Arch Manning for @TexasFootball.
— Glenn Naughton (@JetsPicks) September 6, 2025
And again, it's tight end Jack Endries. pic.twitter.com/gGMlXP5UTT
Manning capped off his score-filled showcase in style, jetting to the end zone from 20 yards out. Five touchdowns in one day constituted a solid day at the office for the standout sophomore.
Can't touch @archmanning 🤘 pic.twitter.com/dxTXeEIE15
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) September 6, 2025
What year is Arch Manning?
Manning is a redshirt sophomore. He played two games as a freshman, attempting five passes before being handed a redshirt. He is eligible to play for the Longhorns until the 2028 season as a result of his redshirt status.