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NFL legend Brett Favre offered his own analysis of Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning in the first episode of his new podcast.
Favre briefly discussed Manning’s performance against Mississippi State – a game he was forced to withdraw from due to a concussion. However, the Pro Football Hall of Famer said Manning reminded him more of his grandfather Archie Manning because of his mobility rather than his uncles, Peyton and Eli Manning.
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Texas quarterback Arch Manning, left, rolls out of the pocket against Mississippi State linebacker Derion Gullette, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/James Pugh)
“I think he can definitely play… (Against Mississippi State). They were lucky and lucky to win that game,” the former Green Bay Packers star said on “4th and Favre.” “I thought Arch played exceptionally well in the second half. He obviously wasn’t up for the last touchdown pass, but he made some great plays in that second half to put him in contention.
“A lot of focus on Arch. That’s the way it goes. A lot of expectations. He didn’t live up to it at first, but I think he’s kind of finding his way. The concussion, I would say, is a minor setback. He’ll be fine. He’s very capable. He’s way more athletic than Peyton and Eli. I mean, he can move and run like his grandfather, Archie. He could dazzle you and dazzle you with his jamming. Arch really looks like this, I think the future is bright for him.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before a Mississippi State NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/James Pugh)
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Texas beat Mississippi State, 45-22, in double overtime last weekend. The Longhorns scored 24 points in the fourth quarter to force the extra session.
Matthew Caldwell threw the game-winning touchdown pass for the Longhorns.
Manning finished 29 of 46 with 346 passing yards, three touchdowns and one interception. He was limited to six rushing yards on 10 carries.
Mississippi State linebacker Derion Gullette, top, sacks Texas quarterback Arch Manning, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/James Pugh)
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After being ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press preseason poll, Texas fell with two losses.
The No. 20 Longhorns will play a big home game against No. 9 Vanderbilt on Saturday afternoon. Manning was put into concussion protocol Monday and his status is still up in the air.
