Arch Manning and Texas Longhorns stars reveal their expectations for wild atmosphere as they face Florida Gators in Week 6

Michael Taaffe talked about the White Out at Penn State and how he's looking forward to Saturday.

“That whiteout was crazy. Seeing all those fans, that was really cool,” Taaffe said. “What it does to me is like, it makes it so real. It makes it so you can be so grateful for the game because you’re sitting on the couch and all you’re thinking about is like, man, I wanted to make that pick. Man, I wanted to make that play.

“It’s going to be a road warrior mentality,” Taaffe said. “But you can’t look too far ahead. Today’s the most important day, and Florida’s a really good team with really good talent and a really good coach.”

The Texas defense has been up for the task all season – leading the SEC in rush defense. If Texas is going to get to 4-1, it will need its defense to step up and help Manning on the road. The defense is allowing just 7.8 points per game (2nd nationally) and just 212 yards per game (4th).

Key trends heading into Texas at Florida

• Texas is 9-1 on the road since 2023
• Arch Manning has 13 total touchdowns since Week 2 (leads the SEC)
• Florida ranks last in the SEC with 22 points per game
• Under Billy Napier, the Gators are just 2-8 versus Top 10 teams

The offense is up for the challenge as well. As is Parker Livingstone and Arch Manning.

“It’s going to be unbelievable,” Texas wide receiver Parker Livingstone said. “I’ve heard a lot of great things about it… I’m excited to play in The Swamp.”

Manning knows all about the Swamp from his uncles and their experiences.

“Peyton and Eli both played there and they said it’s the real deal,” Manning said. “We’re excited to get down there.”

Advice from uncle Peyton may not be the best since he was 0-4 against Florida in college. But, he knows just how difficult it is since all four games were in Gainesville. Eli on the other hand was 2-0 versus the Gators, winning in the Swamp and at home.

Manning has struggled mightily so far, though. He is just 76th nationally in passing (888 yards) and the offense has yet to look complete. A lot has to do with injuries. Tre Wisner and CJ Baxter are hurt and the run game has suffered. If those two can come back this week, it's going to open things up tremendously.

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