Arch Manning struggles in Texas Longhorns early season games as fans boo and questions rise in Austin

Arch Manning looked ready for a big year, but his first three games in 2025 have been bumpy. The Texas Longhorns quarterback opened with a 14-7 loss at No. 3 Ohio State on Aug. 30, where he completed 17 of 30 passes for 170 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

He rebounded with a big game at home against San José State on Sept. 6, throwing four touchdown passes and rushing for another. But on Sept. 13 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, fans booed during a 27-10 win over UTEP after Manning completed only 11 of 25 passes. Through three games, he has six touchdowns and three interceptions.

Arch Manning struggles in Texas Longhorns games

Arch Manning’s numbers tell the story so far. At Ohio State on Aug. 30, he finished 17-of-30 for 170 yards, with a TD and a pick. He then threw for 295 yards and four touchdowns vs. San José State on Sept. 6. In the Sept. 13 game vs. UTEP he was 11-of-25 for 114 yards, with one touchdown and an interception.

The UTEP game included a long stretch of misses that drew loud boos from the home crowd at halftime. After that game Manning said, “All my life I’ve been an accurate passer. I’ve just got to get back to it.” Coach Steve Sarkisian and former Longhorn greats told reporters they still back him while he works through the rough patch.

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Arch Manning hype creates early-season pressure for Texas Longhorns

Arch Manning carries a famous name and huge expectations. He drew pre-season Heisman talk and heavy media attention before a single regular-season snap. That spotlight can make small mistakes feel large. Texas sits 2-1 after three games and gets a chance to calm things in the next nonconference matchup before SEC play. Fans, teammates and coaches say Manning must settle his mechanics and trust his reads. For now, the numbers and the noise show why this season feels like a test for the Manning heir.