Former Florida State quarterback Danny Kanell said Arch Manning has fallen short of expectations and needs greater consistency for Texas to meet its goals. After the Longhorns beat Tennessee 20-17, Manning went 14-for-19 for 201 yards, no touchdowns and one interception.
Manning entered the season as a potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. Kanell acknowledged his flashes, including plays in Texas’ second-half comeback against Ohio State; entering the Tennessee game, Manning ranked No. 50 in PFN’s QB Impact Score with an 80.0 grade.
