Steve Sarkisian, the head coach of the No. 3 Texas Longhorns, recently joined Colin Cowherd on The Herd to discuss his expectations for the upcoming season, including next Saturday's highly anticipated matchup against No. 10 Michigan. Despite Arch Manning's impressive performance in his collegiate debut, Sarkisian remains optimistic about the team's progress under his leadership.
Steve Sarkisian, the head coach of the No. 3 Texas Longhorns, recently joined Colin Cowherd on The Herd to discuss his expectations for the upcoming season, including next Saturday's highly anticipated matchup against No. 10 Michigan. Despite Arch Manning's impressive performance in his collegiate debut, Sarkisian remains optimistic about the team's progress under his leadership.
Texas Coach Steve Sarkisian on Arch Manning's Debut and Upcoming Matchup against Michigan
Last weekend, Arch Manning, the redshirt freshman quarterback and nephew of legendary NFL quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning, made his collegiate debut for the Texas Longhorns. In a 51-3 victory over Louisiana Monroe, Manning displayed his potential by throwing for 258 yards and two touchdowns, while also adding two interceptions.
Although Manning's performance was far from perfect, Sarkisian was pleased with his overall effort and believes that the experience will be invaluable for his development. "I don't think anybody expected him to come out and play a perfect game," Sarkisian said. "I thought he prepared well, worked hard, and did everything he could to play good football. He had some lessons to learn, and I think that's what tonight was about."
Texas Coach Steve Sarkisian on Arch Manning's Debut and Upcoming Matchup against Michigan
On Sunday, the SEC Network posted a graphic comparing the starting debut performances of the Manning family's football players. Archie Manning, Arch's grandfather, had 116 passing yards, two touchdown passes, and one interception in his first Ole Miss start in 1968. Peyton Manning had 79 passing yards in his first start for Tennessee in 1994, while Eli Manning had 271 passing yards and five touchdown passes in 2001.
Eli Manning, the former New York Giants quarterback, took to social media on Monday to playfully compare his debut performance to Arch's. "I win," he wrote on Instagram, referencing his impressive debut.
Texas Coach Steve Sarkisian on Arch Manning's Debut and Upcoming Matchup against Michigan
Despite Manning's promising debut, he is only expected to be the starter for however long it takes Quinn Ewers to recover from an abdominal injury. Ewers, a highly touted recruit who transferred from Ohio State, is expected to return to the starting lineup soon.
Texas will face a major test next Saturday when they host No. 10 Michigan at home. Michigan, led by second-year head coach Jim Harbaugh, is coming off an impressive 56-10 victory over Hawaii last weekend.
Despite the challenge that Michigan presents, Sarkisian remains confident in his team's abilities. "We're excited about the opportunity to play Michigan," Sarkisian said. "They're a great team, but we're confident in our own abilities. We're looking forward to putting on a good show for our fans."
The Texas Longhorns enjoy a passionate and supportive fan base, and the upcoming game against Michigan is expected to draw a large crowd. Fans are eager to see Arch Manning continue to develop and lead the team to victory.
Steve Sarkisian is optimistic about the future of the Texas Longhorns football program, both under the leadership of Arch Manning and beyond. With the highly anticipated matchup against Michigan looming, the Longhorns have a chance to prove their worth and show that they are a force to be reckoned with in the college football landscape.
