"Arch Manning clearly has a shoulder injury": Ex-Packers QB stirs conspiracy theory about Texas QB after struggles vs. Ohio State in 14-7 loss

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: AUG 30 Texas at Ohio State - Source: Getty
Ex-Packers QB stirs conspiracy theory about Arch Manning after botching up vs. Ohio State in 14-7 loss - Source: Getty

Arch Manning's debut as the Texas Longhorns' starting quarterback did not live up to expectations. Despite the hype, Steve Sarkisian's top-ranked team suffered a 14-7 loss at the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday. The Texas quarterback completed 17 of 30 passes for 170 yards and one TD, along with one interception.

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Former Packers quarterback Kurt Benkert believes Arch Manning performed poorly because of an undisclosed injury, according to tweets he shared on Saturday.

"Arch clearly has a shoulder injury. They definitely aren't disclosing it," Benkert said.
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"He has zero power and has to put everything he can into it. Wouldn't be shocked if he strained it in camp."
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The Texas quarterback looked uncomfortable with the ball against the Buckeyes. However, it could be because Ryan Day's new defensive coordinator, Matt Patricia, had a solid game plan for their season opener.

In the postgame news conference, the sophomore said he had a lot of room for improvement to help the Longhorns become a national championship contender.

"Ultimately, not good enough," Manning said. "Obviously, you don't want to start off the season 0-1. They are a good team. I think we beat ourselves a lot, and that starts with me. I've got to play better for us to win."
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Skip Bayless shares his thoughts on Arch Manning's debut as Texas QB1 against Ohio State

Sports commentator Skip Bayless talked about Arch Manning's play in the season opener against the 2024 national champions.

"Final takeaway. Arch Manning was not consistently accurate today. Did not show consistent feel or touch. Did will two big late completions, one for a TD. But now you have to wonder about him being the No.1 overall pick. Long way to go," Bayless tweeted on Saturday.
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Arch will be looking forward to redeeming himself in the next game when Texas takes on San Jose State at home on Saturday.

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