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Arch Manning Faces Ohio State After Winless Sarkisian Starts

9/10/2026

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Summary

Arch Manning vs Ohio

Arch Manning will face Ohio State in Austin on Saturday, seeking redemption.
Manning’s $2.5 million contract is roughly half of Miami receiver Darian Mensah’s $6 million deal.
A senior NFL front-office staffer described him as a developmental starter and future first-round pick.
He entered the Ohio State game ranked No. 1 on Mike Renner’s CBS Sports Big Board.

Summary

Sarkisian Seeks Victory

Steve Sarkisian enters the Ohio State game winless, seeking his first victory.
The game will air nationally on ABC at 7:30 p.m. ET, with Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit announcing.
Circa Sports lists Texas as a 1½-point home favorite despite Ohio State’s top ranking.
Ohio State holds the nation’s top ranking.

History

Historical Context

After John Cooper led Ohio State to a shared Big Ten title in 1998—its first conference championship since 1996 and the year quarterback Joe Germaine earned the Graham-George Offensive Player award—the program has faced recurring pressure on signal-callers. Today, Arch Manning’s $2.5 million deal and Steve Sarkisian’s winless start echo that legacy, while ABC’s national broadcasts continue to boost recruiting and revenue.

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Arch Manning vs Ohio

Arch Manning will face Ohio State in Austin on Saturday, seeking redemption.
Manning’s $2.5 million contract is roughly half of Miami receiver Darian Mensah’s $6 million deal.
A senior NFL front-office staffer described him as a developmental starter and future first-round pick.
He entered the Ohio State game ranked No. 1 on Mike Renner’s CBS Sports Big Board.

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