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**Manning’s Debut Dims as Texas Falls to Ohio State**

COLUMBUS, OH – Highly anticipated Texas quarterback Arch Manning faced a tough start to his college career Saturday, as the Longhorns fell to Ohio State 14-7. While scouts from a dozen NFL teams, including the Cleveland Browns, watched intently, Manning’s performance was inconsistent. He completed 17 of 30 passes for 170 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.

Despite entering the game as the Heisman Trophy favorite, Manning struggled to generate explosive plays early. “It took us too long to get the ball down the field,” Manning admitted, taking responsibility for the offensive woes. “That starts with me… I’ve got to play better for us to win.”

Head Coach Steve Sarkisian acknowledged the pressure on Manning. “For Arch, the expectations were out of control on the outside,” Sarkisian said. “Let’s finish the book before we judge him. That’s one chapter.” Sarkisian noted improvement in the fourth quarter after adjustments at halftime, where Manning completed 4 of 7 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown.

Texas’s inability to convert in the red zone proved costly, with four drives ending in turnovers on downs. Sarkisian lamented a failed quarterback sneak near the goal line, admitting in hindsight he would have substituted in bigger players.

Despite the loss, Sarkisian highlighted Manning’s potential, particularly his running ability, and expressed confidence that the team’s offensive issues are fixable before their SEC schedule begins in October. “We had opportunities to score points, and we didn’t,” Sarkisian said. “Those are things that are fixable for us and I feel confident in that.”

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