It’s not getting better for Arch Manning.
The Texas quarterback was stuffed at the goal line on a Tush Push attempt to kill the Longhorns’ best drive of their opening game against Ohio State midway through the third quarter while trailing, 7-0.
That 70-yard drive, notably, included just three throws from Manning, none of which went over nine yards.
It appears that coach Steve Sarkisian has decided to play conservatively with his junior quarterback, who struggled badly throughout the first half against Ohio State.
On the next drive with Manning trying a deeper throw, he was picked off by the Buckeyes’ Jermaine Mathews Jr. with Texas on its own 48-yard line.
Manning struggled with his accuracy and had less than 40 passing yards heading into the fourth quarter.
The nephew of Eli and Peyton Manning, Arch has been highly touted since high school, but this is his first true rodeo as the anointed starting quarterback at Texas.
His offense did not score entering the fourth quarter — albeit against a terrific Ohio State defense — and he has looked overwhelmed by the moment.
Ohio State turned the interception into a touchdown to take a 14-0 lead with 13:08 remaining in the game, putting Manning in a tough spot considering his struggles on the day.