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After seeing limited playing time while backing up Quinn Ewers during his first two years at Texas, Arch Manning opened his first season as a full-time starter in late August.
He then threw for 170 yards in the Longhorns’ season-opening loss to Ohio State. Texas recovered from the loss by winning its next three games in a row. However, a disappointing performance in a loss to Florida in Week 6 prompted more questions about whether the once-highly touted Manning would live up to expectations in Austin.
Former Texas running back and current Atlanta Falcons star Bijan Robinson weighed in on Manning’s turbulent start to the 2025 season. Robinson advised the caller to “stay consistent,” tune out the noise and lean on his support system.
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Texas Longhorns Arch Manning (left) and Bijan Robinson (right) watch Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns on the 12th hole during the PGA – World Golf Championships – Dell Technologies Match Play on March 26, 2023, at Austin County Club in Austin, Texas. (Adam Davis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“I would just say continue to stay consistent,” Robinson said during a recent appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show.”
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“Stay consistent as much as possible. Don’t listen to the media, because either the media can point you in the right direction or it will tarnish you for your career. For him, always know that everyone in this building supports him. The coach (Steve Sarkisian) seems to support him; everyone around him supports him.”
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Dale Zanine/Imagn Images)
Texas’ 55-0 win over Sam Houston State in Week 4 marked Manning’s best performance so far this season. He finished the game with 309 passing yards, three touchdown passes and two rushing scores.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws against Ohio State during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
However, last Saturday, Florida’s defense largely held Manning in check. He finished the 29-21 loss with two touchdowns and two interceptions.
In five starts this year, Manning has totaled 1,151 yards and 11 touchdowns with five interceptions. Manning’s mobility has also shined this season. He had 160 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns.
