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Steve Sarkisian Shares Telling Update on Arch Manning Before 2026 Season

Steve Sarkisian Shares Telling Update on Arch Manning Before 2026 Season

Summary

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said quarterback Arch Manning has improved his basic skills and will have stronger teammates for the 2026 season. Manning showed progress last year by throwing more touchdowns and fewer interceptions in the second half of the season.

Key Facts

  • Arch Manning is entering his second year as the starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns.
  • Coach Sarkisian noted Manning has better fundamentals now.
  • The team added new players: wide receiver Cam Coleman and running backs Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown.
  • Smothers and Brown combined for over 1,700 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns last season.
  • Sarkisian said the team is improving the offense by mixing different ways to pass the ball.
  • In the first half of the 2025 season, Manning threw 12 touchdowns and 5 interceptions.
  • In the last six games of 2025, Manning increased to 14 touchdown passes and only 2 interceptions.
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