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Arch Manning to Seek Redemption vs Ohio State Sept. 12, 2026

9/8/2026

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Arch Manning Seeks Redemption

Arch Manning will seek redemption against Ohio State in Austin on Sept. 12, 2026.
He completed 17 of 30 passes for 170 yards, a touchdown and an interception in the 2025 loss.
He threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns in Texas’ 59-7 win over Texas State.
Dan Orlovsky praised Manning’s synchronized mechanics and called his week-1 performance the best.

Summary

Ohio State Dominates

Quarterback Julian Sayin completed over 80% of passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns in Week One.
Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith caught eight passes for 151 yards and two scores.
The defense allowed only 165 total yards, limiting opponents to 3.2 yards per pass and 2 yards per rush.

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Historical Context

In January 2006 the Texas Longhorns, led by quarterback Vince Young, defeated the USC Trojans 41-38 in the Rose Bowl to claim their fourth consensus national championship. The win capped a 13-0 season that gave Texas its 800th program victory, extended a 20-game winning streak and followed earlier titles in 1963, 1969 and 1970, cementing the Longhorns’ status as a historic powerhouse.

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Arch Manning Seeks Redemption

Arch Manning will seek redemption against Ohio State in Austin on Sept. 12, 2026.
He completed 17 of 30 passes for 170 yards, a touchdown and an interception in the 2025 loss.
He threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns in Texas’ 59-7 win over Texas State.
Dan Orlovsky praised Manning’s synchronized mechanics and called his week-1 performance the best.

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