Texas Longhorns Suffer Second Loss as Arch Manning Struggles Against Florida

Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns have faced significant struggles in the 2025 college football season, highlighted by a 29-21 loss to Florida. Manning threw for 263 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while also enduring six sacks and physical hits that affected his performance. Despite showing flashes of talent and athleticism, Manning's accuracy issues and costly turnovers, including a viral interception, have drawn harsh criticism from fans and analysts, some labeling him a "fraud." Texas, now 3-2 on the season and 0-1 in SEC play, has faced skepticism about their legitimacy as College Football Playoff contenders, with doubts about their ability to win against top opponents. Head coach Steve Sarkisian praised Manning's effort and competitiveness, but the team's offensive struggles and pre-snap communication continue to hinder their success. With a rivalry game against Oklahoma approaching, Texas and Manning face mounting pressure to improve and meet high preseason expectations.