Arch Manning Heisman odds plummet during struggles vs. Ohio State

The Arch Manning Heisman odds took a significant hit during the Texas QB’s struggles against Ohio State Saturday afternoon. Manning and the offense couldn’t find a rhythm during the first half and he was eventually picked off during his second drive of the third quarter. A late rally wasn’t enough in the 14-7 loss.

On Saturday, Manning was listed at +500 to win the Heisman, per Bet MGM. But with his lackluster performance, Manning’s odds dropped to +900, trailing fellow QBs Garrett Nussmeier and Cade Klubnik.

In total, Manning was 17-of-30 passing for 170 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He ran 10 times for 38 yards in the game as well.

Brady Quinn sent a message to Manning during the FOX halftime show Saturday. Manning and the Longhorns were just one play away. It remains to be seen though.

“That’s what you have to be preaching if you’re Sark, (you’re one big play away),” Quinn said on the broadcast. “And also if you’re Arch Manning. You are only one big play out of this thing. Don’t be shocked if they don’t find a way of getting Ryan Wingo the football. He’s explosive. He’s dangerous. Ohio State know that they’ve been able to keep kind of top on him so far, but be careful in the second half.”

The Longhorns punted four times, which included three three-and-outs in the first half of the game. On their first drive, which was a nine-play sequence. Texas turned it over on downs in Ohio State territory. Manning did not get throw on the fourth down play.

“Talking to Steve Sarkisian, he started on the defensive side of the ball and said those penalties were crucial mistakes that have led to the only points in the game so far,” FOX’s Tom Rinaldi said on the broadcast, relaying the head coach’s message to his QB. “On the offensive side, 1-7 on third down. And he said that’s been the problem. We need greater efficiency on first down to try to create some rhythm of momentum.

“As for his quarterback Arch Manning, he was simple. We need to get him some completions and get him into rhythm, and we’ll be fine. That’ll be mission one on that side of the ball.”