I’ve watched college football for as long as I can remember, with some vague memories dating as far back to when I was three years old. That means we’re talking as far back as Ohio State RB Archie Griffin winning his second Heisman Trophy.
Arch Manning had the kind of fourth quarter that can change the conversation around a QB. Texas was buried. Ohio State had a 23-3 lead, the Longhorns could barely sustain a drive, and he had already thrown an interception.
It was a great weekend for the Texas Longhorns on the football field last weekend, but things have not gone as smoothly off the field. First you had Arch Manning having to address his reaction to the AI-produced video of Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian and ESPN reporter Holly Rowe.
Since 1950, there have been 93 consensus college football national champions. How many can you name?
Sarkisian and the program have been under fire after he ditched a postgame interview with Rowe following a 24-23 Week 2 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes.
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam has long been linked to the Manning family through his University of Tennessee ties, and that connection is again drawing league attention as the franchise sits at 0-1.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning’s 2026 season is quickly – and maybe unfairly – being defined by a mistake he made earlier this week. During this Monday’s media availability, Manning was asked about Texas coach Steve Sarkisian’s abrupt postgame interview with ESPN’s Holly Rowe.
Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.
There’s a new No. 1 team in the nation after Week 2. Texas took the top spot from Ohio State after the Longhorns beat the Buckeyes in Austin. Arch Manning was the architect of a comeback for the ages, but even a résumé boost like that was not enough to overtake Miami quarterback Darian Mensah as the Heisman Trophy betting favorite and frontrunner.
Texas is the No. 1 team in the country after an instant classic 24-23 Week 2 win over Ohio State. The Longhorns couldn't have scripted a more dramatic path to the top.
We’re a couple of weeks into the college football season, and with Week 1 of the 2026 NFL regular season already in the books, we’re already seeing some changes across the 2027 NFL Draft class and how the talent coming from the college ranks could match up with the biggest needs of all 32 teams next April.
On Tuesday, Texas QB Arch Manning apologized for laughing at an AI video of ESPN reporter Holly Rowe getting slapped by his head coach. “In my press conference yesterday, I made an insensitive comment about an AI video.
Arch Manning seems to have mended things with ESPN’s Holly Rowe after an awkward moment following Texas’ significant win over Ohio State. The Longhorns shocked the college football world with a dramatic victory over the top-ranked Buckeyes, resulting in memorable moments both on and off the field.
Watson completed 11-of-17 passes for 100 yards with an interception through the first three quarters of Cleveland's 34-10 Week 1 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars this past Sunday.
Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning found himself in hot water after laughing at an AI video of coach Steve Sarkisian slapping veteran reporter Holly Rowe.
The Texas Longhorns' TV numbers, no matter how big, now feel like small potatoes.
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has all the intangibles that NFL scouts are looking for in a franchise quarterback. He checks in at 6-foot-4, 222 pounds, and he's got a cannon for an arm, which complements his size.
Arch Manning is walking back comments that drew criticism earlier this week.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning has addressed his controversial comments about an AI-generated video depicting coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe.
We're beginning to question the Southeastern Conference's sincerity.
What was turning into another nightmare performance against the Ohio State Buckeyes ended up being a dream finale for Arch Manning.
Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football's standouts, some of whom will be playing on Sundays in the near future. With that in mind, here are five from Week 2.
The Texas Longhorns did everything they could to lose Saturday's showdown against No. 1 Ohio State. For three quarters, it looked like they were going to do exactly that, and in a convincing, embarrassing fashion.
Arch Manning did not have a first half to remember on Saturday against Ohio State. But fans don’t think it’s entirely his fault. The Longhorns quarterback went just 7/14 for 60 yards through two quarters as the Buckeyes raced to a 20-3 lead at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.
Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore decided to return to college this season instead of entering the 2026 NFL Draft.
College football didn't make fans wait long for a game with national championship implications. No. 1 Ohio State travels to Austin on Saturday night for a showdown with No. 4 Texas that could eventually serve as a College Football Playoff preview.
One year removed from a 14-7 loss to Ohio State to begin his first full-time season as the starter, Texas quarterback Arch Manning has a chance to redeem himself.
Manning will hope the matchup against Ohio State goes better than last time.
Manning addressed his pregame tumble.
Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns have a massive matchup looming in Week 2.
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