It wasn’t just another win in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a> for the Texas Longhorns. It was a statement that this team doesn’t want to be just a guest at the party—they intend to keep moving forward strong beyond the regular season. Steve Sarkisian’s squad handed the Texas A&amp;M Aggies their first loss and is now dreaming of securing a spot in the upcoming CFP.



Yesterday’s win marked the ninth victory of the season for a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns">Longhorns</a> team that is legitimately staking a claim for a spot in the upcoming Playoffs. Leading the charge for this claim was their own coach, in postgame remarks.



“It would be a disservice to our sport if this team is not a playoff team,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-sarkisian">Sarkisian</a> firmly stated. Can Arch Manning secure a spot in the postseason? That remains to be seen. But the performance he showed last night would certainly justify his presence at that stage.



<h2>Arch Manning’s big night</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning">Arch Manning</a> delivered a pivotal performance in the Texas Longhorns’ 27-17 upset over the undefeated, #3 ranked Texas A&amp;M Aggies last night. Although he struggled through the air early, Manning came alive in the second half, finishing with 232 total yards of offense and two crucial touchdowns. 



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He threw a 29-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter to give Texas the lead, and then sealed the victory in the fourth with a decisive 35-yard rushing touchdown, showcasing his dual-threat ability when the game was on the line.


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<h2>Can the Longhorns make the Playoffs?</h2>



Following their crucial 27-17 upset victory over the Texas A&amp;M Aggies, the Texas Longhorns significantly boosted their chances for a College Football Playoff berth. 



With a final record of 9-3, the Longhorns now have a marquee win over a top-tier opponent, which is vital for their resume. However, since the Longhorns did not qualify for the Big 12 Championship Game, their path to the Playoff is now entirely dependent on receiving an at-large bid.



They must hope their record, featuring the impressive win over the Aggies, is strong enough to keep them ranked high enough (likely in the top 12) to earn one of the remaining non-conference champion spots.

Steve Sarkisian sends strong message after Longhorns’ big win over Aggies

Steve Sarkisian sends strong message after Longhorns’ big win over Aggies - Bolavip US

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Fans across the nation can already feel it brewing. The air grows thick with tension. The atmosphere is heavier than before. Rivalry Week has arrived in college football. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arch Manning</a> and the Texas Longhorns will be playing for their lives, as the 11-0 Texas A&amp;M Aggies walk into Austin in the 2025 NCAA season.



It’s the one week every single school has circled in red in the calendar. The one matchup no <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a> program ever wants to lose. The one loss that no team stands to take. The one win everybody would give up everything to secure year in and year out. Rivalry Week is also known as ‘Hate Week’ because that’s what drives most sides during the days ahead of kickoff. 



For Manning and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Longhorns</a>, that’s the case. And it’s no different for the Aggies either, who will look to cut Texas’ season short of expectations with a statement win on the road. Ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, Texas A&amp;M offensive lineman Ar’maj Reed-Adams offered a candid message for Texas to hear.



Clearly, last season’s drama hasn’t been forgotten in College Station. Instead, it’s being used as bulletin board material by the Aggies. When asked about the Longhorns celebrating on the midfield logo last year, Reed-Adams didn’t mince words. “Cowards do what cowards do,” he stated, via GigEm 247.



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<h2>Texas vs Texas A&amp;M: Head-to-head record</h2>



The Longhorns got the best out of the Aggies last season, defeating them 17-7 at Kyle Field in College Station. It was the first time both schools met since 2011, but it kept the historic trend of Texas coming out on top.


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As it stands, Texas holds a massive lead over <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-am" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Texas A&amp;M</a>. According to Winsipedia, the school in Austin has the upper hand with a 77-37-5 lead in the all-time head-to-head record against its rival school in College Station. Out of the last 10 meetings, the burnt orange has prevailed in 7. The remaining three have been wins for the Aggies.



<h2>What’s at stake?</h2>



When Texas A&amp;M takes the field at DKR–Texas Memorial Stadium, the pressure will somehow be split evenly between both sides. The Aggies enter as the favorites, standing as the SEC’s lone undefeated program (11–0, 7–0 in conference play). But Manning and the Longhorns can’t afford anything short of a win at home. A loss would drop them to 8–4 (5–3 SEC), and that could be all she wrote for Texas’ playoff hopes in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> campaign.



If Texas A&amp;M falls short, they could miss the SEC Championship Game, but their postseason berth is virtually locked in. Therefore, a loss would be far more catastrophic for Texas than for the Aggies. Still, fans across the country know one thing for certain: nobody wants to lose the Lone Star Showdown. There’s a reason they say everything is bigger in Texas—and the sting of a Rivalry Week defeat is no exception.


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Texas A&M star takes vivid shot at Arch Manning, Texas ahead of 2025 Lone Star Showdown

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The 2025 college football regular season has now reached its final stop: Rivalry Week. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arch Manning</a> and the Texas Longhorns (8-3, 5-2 SEC) will go head to head with the 11-0 (7-0 SEC) Texas A&amp;M Aggies in one of the most decisive editions of the Lone Star Showdown. 



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Longhorns</a>’ year is on the line. Manning and company absolutely must take down the visiting Aggies at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. However, that’s a job much easier said than done, as no program in the NCAA has beaten Texas A&amp;M this year.



Texas won’t back down from the challenge, though. If there was ever a morale boost—and an added bonus—to defeating the Aggies for the Horns, it’s having the chance to spoil their rivals’ perfect season. 



<h2>What Manning and Texas play for</h2>



Moreover, Manning and the Longhorns would stay alive and virtually secure their spot in the College Football Playoffs. Fans across the nation couldn’t ask for a matchup with higher stakes to close out the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> regular season, and Manning made his excitement clear with a powerful statement.



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“You want to play good teams and go through having to play those good defenses and experiences. Another good team. It’s going to be fun,” Arch Manning admitted during his weekly press conference, via Inside Texas.


 

 

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<h2>Manning’s first Lone Star Showdown</h2>



Manning has been put to the test countless times in the 2025 NCAA season. However, he might be up for his biggest challenge yet when taking on the undefeated Aggies. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-am" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Texas A&amp;M</a> is coming down to Austin from College Station with one clear mission: crushing all hope in The Forty Acres and finishing with a perfect record for the first time since 1919.



For Manning and the Horns, survival is the name of the game. The sophomore quarterback will make his first career appearance in the Lone Star Showdown. Last year, he was on the sidelines at Kyle Field when Texas defeated Texas A&amp;M 17-7. However, Manning never saw the field, as Quinn Ewers played every snap. 



Now, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/arch-mannings-relationship-to-nfl-legends-peyton-and-eli-manning-a-look-at-their-family-legacy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">heir to football’s royal quarterback family</a> will come face to face with the burnt orange’s biggest rival in a game that will be decisive and could go on to haunt or define Manning’s journey in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a>.


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Arch Manning voices strong reminder to Longhorns ahead of season-deciding rivalry matchup with Aggies

Arch Manning, Texas beating leads to deflating confession from Arkansas interim coach Bobby Petrino

Texas QB Arch Manning voices major admission on his struggles after career-best outing against Arkansas

Arch Manning voices strong reminder to Longhorns ahead of season-deciding rivalry matchup with Aggies - Bolavip US

Manning voices strong reminder to Longhorns ahead of matchup with Aggies

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arch Manning</a> has been through the wringer in the 2025 college football season. With the Texas Longhorns (8-3, 5-2 SEC) playing for their lives in the final week of the campaign, a star on the program has issued a straightforward statement on Manning, who put the league on notice with a commanding outing in Week 13.



Whenever #16 is on the field for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Texas</a>, you know a big play can happen. That is true for both quarterback Arch Manning and defensive back Michael Taaffe. With the Longhorns gearing up for the season-finale against the 11-0 (7-0 SEC) Texas A&amp;M Aggies, Taaffe delivered a powerful admission on the starting quarterback in Austin.



“I think he’s the most hated person in all of college football, and he doesn’t even care,” Taaffe admitted per Inside Texas. “He just cares about winning and he cares about his teammates. The things that he’s done for this team, the adversity that he’s gone through, I think if you look at it he’s the best player in college football.”



<h2>Arch Manning: Heisman dark horse?</h2>



Coming into the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> campaign, many expected Manning to contend for the Heisman Trophy. The sophomore quarterback acknowledged that those expectations weren’t entirely fair—after all, he had started only two games before this season. But through fits and starts, Manning proved his worth. 



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Now, he appears to have found his footing, and the Longhorns can dream big with him under center. On that note, Taaffe believes Manning is the best player in the nation and deserves to be honored with the Heisman Trophy.


 

 

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“[If I had a Heisman vote, I’d vote for] Arch Manning,” Taaffe firmly stated about the Longhorns’ starting quarterback. “You compare his numbers, I bet the numbers are probably up there.“



<h2>Manning’s numbers compared to Heisman favorites</h2>



When the Longhorns host the Aggies during <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a>’s Rivalry Week, Manning will go head-to-head with fellow Heisman candidate Marcel Reed. Other contenders will step into the national spotlight as well, with each program facing its fiercest rival.



Fernando Mendoza will lead the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers against the Purdue Boilermakers, while Julian Sayin and the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes will have every eye fixed on them as the 11-0, reigning national champions travel to Ann Arbor to face the 9-2 (7-1 Big Ten) Michigan Wolverines. Next, we break down each quarterback’s numbers this season.



<ul><li>Arch Manning: 2,673 passing yards, 62.5% passing percentage, 23 TD passes, 7 INTs. 191 rushing yards and 7 TDs</li><li>Fernando Mendoza: 2,641 passing yards, 73%, 30 TD passes, and 5 INTs. 216 rushing yards and 5 rushing TDs.</li><li>Julian Sayin: 2,832 passing yards, 79.4%, 27 TD passes, and 4 INTs.</li><li>Marcel Reed: 2,752 passing yards, 61.8%, 25 TD, and 8 INTs. Moreover, he’s rushed for 395 yards and 6 touchdowns.</li></ul>


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Longhorns star drops bold claim on Manning: 'He’s the most hated person in college football'

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arch Manning</a> and the Texas Longhorns (8-3, 5-2 SEC) blew Bobby Petrino and the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-9, 0-7 SEC) out of the water in Week 13 of the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> season. Following the blowout 52-37 defeat in Austin, the interim head coach dropped a raw confession about the program.



Manning and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Longhorns</a> showed no mercy against the Razorbacks. It wasn’t Texas’ cleanest outing, but it was a much-needed offensive eruption. With the final week of the 2025 college football regular season approaching, spirits are running high on The Forty Acres.



In Fayetteville, however, the mood couldn’t be more different. Petrino didn’t bother sugarcoating his thoughts as he addressed the weight of yet another conference loss. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arkansas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arkansas</a> remains the only school without a SEC win, and it’s about to fire its last bullet in the chamber as it prepares to face the Missouri Tigers during Rivalry Week.



“There’s not a lot left, you know,” Petrino admitted, via The Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. “For the first time, I felt like there were a couple of guys on the team that’s attitude wasn’t where it needed to be. That’s not what we are. Not what we want.“



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<h2>Arkansas’ last beacon of hope</h2>



As painful as it is to admit, the Razorbacks’ season has effectively been over for weeks. With no conference wins and just two victories on the year, the 2025 campaign will go down as a major letdown for a program that won a bowl game in 2024. 


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After Sam Pittman was fired, Petrino took the reins and is now asking his team for one final push. Not for themselves, but for the seniors who will walk away from college football after Saturday’s game. When the clock hits zero, several players will leave Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville for the last time. Petrino wants his team to send them off with pride, hoping to change the tune of what has been an embarrassing season.



“Got a whole bunch of guys in the room that have one more game left,” Petrino added. “I asked them if they would make sure that we finish practicing correctly and get ready to play. Work as hard as we can to get a win at home.”



<h2>Beat Missouri</h2>



The Battle Line Rivalry is always an electric matchup in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a>. Though the Tigers and Razorbacks will only be meeting for the 17th time in schools history, both sides are desperate for a win. No. 22 Missouri (7-4, 3-4 SEC) are the clear-cut favorite.



Arkansas and Petrino, however, are determined to shock the school in Columbia. “It’d mean the world to me,” Petrino honestly commented on potentially securing a win against Missouri. “I’ll treat it like my Super Bowl.”


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During the first part of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">College Football</a> season, many questioned Arch Manning’s level as the Texas Longhorns’ starting quarterback. Despite that, Steve Sarkisian stood by his signal-caller, and it paid off handsomely, as evidenced by his performance against the Arkansas Razorbacks.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning">Manning</a>’s progress week after week is evident. It’s clear not only on the field but also in his stats at the end of each game. His coach, the player’s main advocate, revealed what has surprised him the most so far.



“I think the thing I’m probably most impressed with is his poise,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-sarkisian">Sarkisian</a> said to the press. “He feels different in pre-game than he did two months ago. Even in the moments tonight when things broke down a little bit, he just seems so under control as he was avoiding the rush and keeping his eyes downfield.”



After a solid 52–37 home victory over the Razorbacks, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns">Longhorns</a> are dreaming of making the best possible run to the CFP—and why not, aiming for a spot in the highly coveted National Championship Game.



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<h2>A remarkable progress</h2>



Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has turned a corner this season, showcasing significant development that has elevated the entire offense. Over his last four games, Manning has demonstrated remarkable efficiency and command, logging an impressive 11-to-2 touchdown-to-interception ratio. 


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This newfound consistency has dramatically improved his deep-ball effectiveness; he has averaged 8.6 yards per attempt across his last 152 throws (totaling 1,314 yards), a notable increase over his 7.7 yards per attempt average from the first seven games. 



This progression proves that the sophomore is not only protecting the football but is also consistently attacking downfield, becoming the dynamic passer the Longhorns need as they enter the final stretch of the schedule.



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<h2>What’s next for the Longhorns?</h2>



The Texas Longhorns face their final and most emotionally charged hurdle of the regular season this Friday, November 28th, as they host the Texas A&amp;M Aggies in the renewal of the historic Lone Star Showdown rivalry. 



This annual grudge match, now back on the schedule with Texas joining the SEC, is more than just a regular-season finale; it is a battle for state bragging rights and a critical opportunity to build momentum heading into the conference championship weekend and the College Football Playoff debate.

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Many stars put on a show in Week 13 of the 2025 college football. However, no one outshined <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arch Manning</a>, who drove the No. 17 Texas Longhorns to a 52-37 home victory against the unranked—and winless in the SEC—Arkansas Razorbacks. 



On paper, the 2-9 (0-7 SEC) Arkansas should never be a threat to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Texas</a> at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Still, in the NCAA, anything can happen on any given Saturday. The Longhorns didn’t try their luck, steamrolling the Razorbacks to keep playoff hopes alive in The Lone Star State.



Following the win over <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arkansas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arkansas</a>, Texas improved to 8-3 on the season while boasting a 5-2 mark in the SEC. Now, the Longhorns head into a decisive rivalry matchup with the No. 3 Texas A&amp;M Aggies (11-0, 7-0 SEC). It won’t be an easy task by any means, but riding on Manning’s shoulders, Texas is as confident as ever. On that note, the sophomore quarterback admitted that struggling throughout the year has helped him reach his current form.



“I think going through tough games and the struggle. I feel like I needed that as a quarterback,” Manning admitted postgame, via Inside Texas. “It’s not easy, but trying to overcome it and really just going through those, seeing different looks and experiences playing against tough teams has helped me a lot.“



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<h2>Manning’s numbers against Arkansas</h2>



Without a doubt, Manning put on his best game of the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> season—and his college football career—during the 52-37 victory over the Razorbacks. Manning finished the game with 18 completions for 389 yards, 4 touchdown passes, and no turnovers. His production didn’t end there, as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/arch-mannings-relationship-to-nfl-legends-peyton-and-eli-manning-a-look-at-their-family-legacy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">heir to football’s royal quarterback family</a> added another touchdown through the ground, and even caught a pass for a score. 


 

 

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Still, the 21-year-old wasn’t satisfied with the way the game played out. “But today wasn’t all that clean. We’ve got a lot of things to clean up. Could have been way better,” Arch Manning noted on the Longhorns’ performance.



<h2>Lone Star Showdown will decide Texas’ fate</h2>



Facing off against the Aggies in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a> season finale is always a pivotal matchup for the Longhorns. Whenever Texas and Texas A&amp;M meet, the game is circled in red in the calendar. Still, this time around, it will be all the more decisive.



A win over the only undefeated program in the Southeastern Conference would surely earn the Longhorns a ticket to the College Football Playoffs. However, a loss would most likely end their hopes of making the postseason. With an 8-4 (5-3 conference) record, Manning and Texas’ claim would be severely hampered. Thus, the Lone Star Showdown at The Forty Acres will be one of the most important meetings between the despised schools in Texas in recent history.

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Arch Manning voices major admission after Texas’ win vs Arkansas

Needless to say, the 2025 NCAA season hasn’t gone how <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arch Manning</a>, Steve Sarkisian, and the Texas Longhorns hoped. As much speculation surrounds the head coach and his future, Sarkisian voiced a concise statement on his intentions in college football.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Longhorns</a> (7-3, 4-2 SEC) have been under much duress in 2025. With their backs against the wall, the Horns know their margin for error has now become nonexistent. Instead, it’s sink or swim for Manning and company. With two games left on the schedule, Texas must win out and wait for other results in order to hold on to any hope of making the College Football Playoffs.



Amid such a dramatic <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> season, several reports have emerged indicating Sarkisian might be on the hot seat. However, the head coach in Austin has now addressed the rumors with a straightforward message for Manning and company to listen to.



“People reporting or insinuating that there’s a possibility I could leave the University of Texas — that’s absolutely false and untrue. I am not going anywhere,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-sarkisian" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Steve Sarkisian</a> admitted during the SEC Coaches Teleconference on Wednesday, via On Texas Football.



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<h2>Down goes Texas</h2>



With just weeks left in the 2025 NCAA campaign, the CFP Committee will have a tough time deciding the 12 programs who will be competing for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a>’s glory in January. However, after the deflating loss to the Georgia Bulldogs, the Longhorns knew they’d be going down the rankings.


 

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As the CFP Committee announced its latest rankings, Texas has slid down to the 17th position—previously sitting at 10th. Now, the odds of making the postseason have taken a big toll for the Longhorns. The burnt orange must win out in its last two outings—against the Arkansas Razorbacks (Nov. 22) and Texas A&amp;M Aggies (Nov. 28).



<h2>Lone Star Showdown shaping up to be decisive</h2>



Barring a disaster, Manning and the Longhorns should defeat the 2-8 (0-6 SEC) Razorbacks at DKR–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. If Texas fails to win against Arkansas, then their season will truly be over, with nothing left to play for but the Lone Star Showdown and a bowl game to close out the year. However, if Texas does take care of business against Arkansas, then the matchup with Texas A&amp;M becomes truly pivotal. 



“We have an opportunity at the end of the regular season to do something that nobody’s done since 2019, and that’s beat three top-10 ranked teams in the regular season,” Sarkisian told reporters earlier this week.



If the Longhorns defeat the Aggies during the NCAA’s Rivalry Week, they will add it to their collection of top-10 wins, joining their triumphs over No. 6 Oklahoma and No. 9 Vanderbilt. That is what the Longhorns are holding on to, as it could be the statistic that convinces the Committee they belong in the College Football Playoff.


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Sarkisian sets the record straight for Manning, Longhorns amid loud buzz around his future

Steve Sarkisian sets the record straight for Arch Manning, Longhorns amid loud buzz around his future

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arch Manning</a> and the Texas Longhorns know they now find themselves between a rock and a hard place. With a 7-3 (4-2 conference) record in the 2025 NCAA campaign, the burnt orange is one mistake away from waving its college football season goodbye.



Amid such character-testing times in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a>, it’s easy for the young athletes in Austin to get in over their heads and lose their cool. Therefore, staying composed is a must if the Longhorns are serious about turning the ship around. It won’t be easy, but turning on each other is not the answer Manning and company are looking for.



On that note, Arch Manning delivered a very honest and straightforward comment on how he handles nervousness, and how he stays cool, calm, and collected through the roughest waters he’s ever sailed in his career. The Eyes of Texas are fixed upon him, and the last thing the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Longhorns</a> need is to see their quarterback show signs of stress. However, keeping that composure when push comes to shove and every play could determine the season’s outcome is what truly matters.



“We’re all human, make mistakes,” Manning admitted during his weekly press conference. “Just move on. [The receivers] are not trying to drop the ball, I’m not trying to throw a bad ball.”



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<h2>Manning’s confidence is on the rise</h2>



While the latest setback against the Georgia Bulldogs was far from encouraging for Manning and the Longhorns, the sophomore quarterback continues to evolve his game on Steve Sarkisian’s offense. As he commented to reporters, his confidence is only on the rise despite the recent defeat in college football.


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“I just feel more comfortable out there in the offense,” Manning commented, via @ZachDimmitt7 on X. “Feel like I’m seeing [the field] well, just got to continue to get better each week. I feel like the game is slowing down a little bit. We just got to continue to improve as a group.”



When great quarterbacks talk about their game, it’s very common for them to mention how the action slows down for them. When they find their groove, they don’t panic, and each play feels much slower than it actually is. In more ways than one, playing the quarterback position is being the chorus director amid the chaos, and only the most talented manage to control the pace. 



Others simply join the frenzy and hope for the best on every single snap, but fortune can only take one so far. For the Longhorns, hearing Manning is beginning to see the game slow down may be just what they needed heading into the decisive games of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> season.



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<h2>Home stretch of the season for Texas</h2>



With just two games left on the schedule, the margin for error has become non-existent for the Longhorns. Manning and the crew will play the final two weeks at home in Austin, but the pressure won’t be any less suffocating because of it. In the City of the Violet Crown, the burnt orange will vie to stay alive in a season that has left them feeling blue at times and shown them they are still green at others. Still, that could all be reversed with a red-hot home stretch to close it out.



Up next, the Longhorns will host the 2-8 (0-6 SEC) Arkansas Razorbacks—an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/texas-hc-steve-sarkisian-delivers-clear-warning-to-arch-manning-longhorns-ahead-of-arkansas-game">opponent Steve Sarkisian has warned Manning and Texas about</a>—on November 22. To close out the season, the battle of all battles will unfold at DKR–Texas Memorial Stadium when the Texas A&amp;M Aggies travel down to Austin from College Station. 



The Aggies will look to preserve their unbeaten record and derail the Longhorns’ campaign. Meanwhile, Texas will fight to stay alive while trying to land a massive blow on Texas A&amp;M, which is chasing its first unbeaten season since 1994 (10-0-1).


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Texas star Arch Manning makes something clear about holding teammates accountable amid crucial season

The vibes are at an all-time low at The Forty Acres. Following the loss to the Georgia Bulldogs, Steve Sarkisian has a tough task in replenishing confidence for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arch Manning</a> and the Texas Longhorns. Ahead of the matchup with the Arkansas Razorbacks, the head coach in Austin issued a stern message.



The elephant in the room is impossible to overlook for Manning and the Longhorns. Losing to Georgia in embarrassing fashion once again was far from what Texas expected in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a> season. The saying is proving to be true: the more things change, the more they stay the same. For the Longhorns, the Dawgs have proven to be a hurdle they can’t get past.



However, it’s not worth crying over spilled milk. Instead, Manning and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Longhorns</a> must change the tune as they gear up to host the Razorbacks. On that note, Sarkisian delivered a firm message on what Arkansas brings to the table.



“[Arkansas’] record is not indicative of the way these guys have been playing,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-sarkisian" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sarkisian</a> admitted per Inside Texas. “They’ve played four road games. They’ve lost by a combined 11 points on the road, most recently they lost 23-22 at LSU. Very tight ballgames. They’ve got a very explosive offense, who can run it, who can throw it. They pose a ton of challenges for us.”



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<h2>Lesson learned for Manning and Texas</h2>



Sarkisian made sure to remind his players not to judge a book by its cover—or in this case, a program by its record. Just like the Longhorns believe they are better than what their 7-3 (4-2 SEC) record shows, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arkansas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arkansas</a> may not be an ‘average Joe’ with its 2-8 (0-6 conference) mark in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> season.


 

 

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Plus, Texas has already had its fair share of struggles against SEC schools that should’ve had no business being competitive if it were for their record. The Longhorns lost to Florida, and barely squeaked past Kentucky and Mississippi State—all of whom combine for a 5-16 record against league opponents.



If Manning and the Longhorns have learned their lesson, they should come out firing on Saturday, when the Razorbacks take the field at Darrell K. Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium. Anything short of a convincing victory over the only winless program in the Southeastern Conference would effectively end Manning and company’s hopes of making the 12-team <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/college-football-playoff-format-qualified-programs-decided" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">College Football Playoffs</a>.

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The regular season in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">College Football</a> is slowly winding down, making every win crucial for a potential bowl game or, eventually, a spot in the CFP. The Texas Longhorns come off a decisive loss to Georgia, meaning Steve Sarkisian will need to make substantial improvements in one key area of the game to achieve better results.



The offense led by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning">Arch Manning</a> had a particular Achilles’ heel last weekend, and it was precisely the ground game. In fact, this is a point the coach emphasized they need to focus on moving forward.



According to Anwar Richardson of Yahoo Sports, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-sarkisian">Sarkisian</a> made it clear during his Monday press conference that he and his players will need to find a way to run the ball more effectively to challenge opposing defenses.



“Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian said at the end of the day, they have to be better at running the ball, and they have to find a way to do that,” the insider reported via his X account.



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The Texas ground attack has struggled significantly in the 2025 season, managing a lackluster 124.2 rushing yards per game, which places them at a disappointing 97th nationally.



<h2>Bouncing back from the blow in Georgia</h2>


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Following a stinging defeat by the Bulldogs, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns">Texas Longhorns</a> must immediately regroup as they face a critical two-game home stand to salvage their season. The journey for redemption begins at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium against the fierce Arkansas Razorbacks, a major rivalry clash. 



This precedes a highly anticipated, season-defining matchup against their bitter rivals, the Texas A&amp;M Aggies. The Longhorns need two strong performances in Austin to regain momentum and keep their diminished playoff hopes alive.


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As promising as they looked at times, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arch Manning</a> and the Texas Longhorns were in for a nightmare ride against their ghosts from the past. Once again, Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs rained down on their parade with a statement thrashing in NCAA football.



It’s beginning to sound like a broken record. Manning and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Texas</a> lost to Smart’s Georgia for the third time in little over a year. Handing the Longhorns their third loss of the 2025 college football season, the Dawgs reminded every program in the SEC they are still an apex predator in the Southeast—and the entire country.



Following the 35-10 defeat during Texas’ first ever visit to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/georgia-bulldogs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Georgia</a> in Athens, safety Michael Taaffe took it upon himself to deliver a harsh, yet sincere message to Manning and the Longhorns.



“You have a two-game season from now on. They beat us. They kicked our butts in all three phases. And we handed it to them,” Taaffe admitted, via Inside Texas on X. “Everything we did was in our control. We messed up a lot of stuff. You’ve got to look in the mirror first and realize what you could have done better.”



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<h2>SEC standings after Georgia beats Texas</h2>



With the impressive triumph over Texas, Georgia improved to a 9-1 record in college football. Moreover, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirby-smart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Smart</a> and the Dawgs now boast the second-best conference record in the SEC with an impressive 7-1 mark. If the season were to end today, the SEC Championship would be decided between the Texas A&amp;M Aggies (10-0, 7-0 SEC) and Georgia. The title matchup will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.


 

 

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With Alabama losing to the Oklahoma Sooners (8-2, 4-2 SEC), the Crimson Tide lost some crucial ground in the race for the conference title, falling to 8-2 and 6-1 in the SEC. The Ole Miss Rebels — 6-1 in the SEC, as well — have surpassed them in third place thanks to their better overall record (10-1). 



<h3>Manning and the Longhorns are between a rock and a hard place</h3>



Meanwhile, Manning and the Longhorns have dropped to fifth place in the Southeastern Conference. With a 7-3 record and a 4-2 mark against league opponents, Texas is out of the SEC Championship race but can still push for a spot in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">College Football</a> Playoffs—though the margin for error is now gone.



The burnt orange must win out, and that includes a season-finale showdown with their despised, undefeated rivals, the Aggies, during the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> Rivalry Week. If there’s any consolation, the Longhorns will be at home, where they’ve lost just once since the 2023 campaign. Their last defeat in Austin? None other than last season’s 30-15 loss to Georgia.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arch Manning</a> and the Texas Longhorns stumbled with the same stone once again in college football. Following the 35-10 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs on the road, the star quarterback delivered a straightforward admission about his performance in the NCAA season.



It was never going to be an easy task, but Manning and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Longhorns</a> were simply outsmarted by Kirby Smart and the Dawgs. Once again, Texas lost to Georgia—for the third time in less than a year in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a>. The Bulldogs prove to be the Horns’ kryptonite, leaving Texas’ playoff hopes hanging on by a thread.



With the statement victory at Sanford Stadium, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/georgia-bulldogs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Georgia</a> improved to 9-1 (7-1 SEC), taking second place in the conference after Alabama’s loss to Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Texas fell to 7-3 (4-2 in league play). Now, Manning and the Longhorns’ backs are truly against the wall, and the sophomore quarterback didn’t stutter to take responsibility.



“We just have to win the fourth quarter. That’s one of the things we talk about each week, just winning the fourth. I thought we were in a pretty good spot, just kind of got out of control. It starts with me, I’ve got to play better and lead better,” Manning admitted to media postgame. “We’ve got to get back to work and stick together throughout these last few weeks.”



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<h2>Manning’s numbers during the loss</h2>



Georgia got under the skin of Manning and Texas, frustrating the Longhorns’ every attack all night long. As the Dawgs treated the Horns to a hostile night in Athens, Manning and company couldn’t get much going their way.


 

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After it was all said and done, Manning ended the game with 27 completions for 251 passing yards, one touchdown, and an interception. In more ways than one, Manning’s numbers signal the program’s struggles during their visit to The Peach State. 



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/arch-mannings-relationship-to-nfl-legends-peyton-and-eli-manning-a-look-at-their-family-legacy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">heir to football’s royal quarterback family</a> threw 43 times — his second most pass attempts in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> season — due to the team falling behind in the scoreboard, and the rushing game struggling all night. Going forward, Texas must address these issues, or it might as well kiss its season goodbye, as the Longhorns’ playoff hopes are now on thin ice.

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Manning drops blunt confession following Texas’ season-endangering loss to Georgia

Steve Sarkisian delivered a stern message to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arch Manning</a> and the Texas Longhorns ahead of the home stretch of the year. With crucial matchups left in the college football season, the head coach in Austin didn’t leave anything to chance, reminding his players of what’s in store for them.



The phrase ‘Any given Satudary’ might sound as a cliché, but it’s still true in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a>. As Manning and the Longhorns gear up for a series of decisive showdowns in college football, Sarkisian made something clear to them about the competition they will be going up against.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Texas</a> knows its season is on the line as it walks into Sanford Stadium. Facing the Georgia Bulldogs is not for the faint of heart, and beating them in Athens is a task reserved for college football’s elite. Manning, Sarkisian, and company believe the Longhorns can be just that—but they’ll have to prove it. Saturday’s clash in The Peach State might be the perfect chance to do so—and to silence the critics once and for all. However, if there’s something Sarkisian knows, it’s that anything can happen on the gridiron.



“This conference is grueling,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-sarkisian" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sarkisian</a> admitted, via On Texas Football. “Literally anybody in our conference – it doesn’t matter who they are – can beat anybody else in our conference on any given Saturday. That is what makes our conference so difficult. It’s a great league to be a part of, it is challenging but you have to grow up and have to grow up quickly.”



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<h2>First time Texas visits Georgia in Athens</h2>



Though the Longhorns and Bulldogs have met seven times in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a> history—with two games played in Atlanta—the two sides have never played in Athens. When Manning and Texas walk into a hostile environment in Athens, it will be the first time the burnt orange pays a visit to The Classic City.


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For both schools, it’s an unsurpassable opportunity to make a statement in the NCAA. Georgia is 8-1 (6-1 in the SEC), so a win over Texas would virtually punch its ticket to the College Football Playoffs. Meanwhile, the Longhorns (7-2, 4-1 SEC) must win out to stay alive, as another loss to a direct opponent could be all she wrote for Manning, Sarkisian, and company.



Saturday’s showdown has all the ingredients for an instant classic, with the eyes of the nation fixed on the action at Sanford Stadium. In more ways than one, the NCAA landscape will come into sharper focus after the game. Will Manning and the Longhorns survive another setback against a top-tier opponent? Or will Georgia drop yet another crucial contest at home? Those questions won’t be answered until Saturday night.

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Steve Sarkisian warns Arch Manning, Longhorns with straightforward comment

Steve Sarkisian warns Arch Manning, Longhorns with straightforward comment on final games of the NCAA season

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">College Football</a> delivers one of its most intriguing matchups in recent memory this weekend, as the Texas Longhorns head to Athens to take on the Georgia Bulldogs. For Arch Manning and company, minimizing mistakes will be crucial if they hope to return to Austin with a statement win.



The good news for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-sarkisian">Steve Sarkisian</a>’s squad is that there’s a strong chance Ryan Wingo will be available for this crucial matchup — something Manning clearly views as an advantage over their opponent.



“I think it shows how dynamic Ryan is when he gets the ball,” the talented quarterback said via SI.com. “We’ve got to continue getting him the ball and start fast like that.”



So far this season, the talented wideout leads all Texas receivers with 31 catches for 593 yards and five touchdowns. Without a doubt, he could be one of the key factors in helping the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns">Longhorns</a> establish their offensive rhythm against Georgia.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251112_BUS_525358_ryan-wingo_25f650d0.webp&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080" alt="Ryan Wingo" class="wp-image-525474"></figure><figcaption>Ryan Wingo #1 of the Texas Longhorns.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>What happened with Ryan Wingo?</h2>



Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo, who exploded out of the gate with a 75-yard touchdown, was forced to leave latest game against Vanderbilt early in the first quarter with an apparent thumb injury. 


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Wingo went down after his second catch of the drive and immediately headed to the locker room. Though initial reports suggested the injury could be a dislocation or fracture, head coach Steve Sarkisian provided an optimistic update post-game, stating Wingo could have returned in an “emergency.”



Later the HC stated: “I will say that the bye, like we thought, came at a very good time for us from a standpoint of getting some guys healthy. Obviously, we were pretty nicked up coming out of the Vanderbilt game and getting our guys fresh.”



<h2>Key showdown in Athens</h2>



The No. 10 Texas Longhorns and quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning">Arch Manning</a> head to Athens this Saturday for their biggest test of the season, facing the formidable No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs.



With College Football Playoff aspirations on the line, the Longhorns are determined to emerge victorious from the notoriously hostile environment of Sanford Stadium. 



A win would not only be a critical statement victory in the SEC standings but also serve as a monumental performance for Manning, whose high-stakes development is constantly under the microscope. For Texas, this is their chance to prove they belong in the elite tier of the CFP race.

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