Steve Sarkisian Publicly Calls Out Arch Manning Flaws As AP Voter Vows To Bring Texas Down

The college football world is buzzing. And Arch Manning is at the center of a heated storm following Texas’ narrow 14-7 loss to Ohio State. What was supposed to be an electrifying debut for one of the most hyped quarterback prospects of recent years turned into a frustrating game that left the entire CFB fraternity taking shots.

But it’s a whole different kind of sting when those critiques don’t just come from outsiders but from your own head coach. Steve Sarkisian’s very public calls out put Manning in a tough spot. Sarkisian’s recent comments about Arch Manning’s mechanics sparked a lot of debate. That gives an idea about how talent doesn’t land the starting job; it’s the surname. Sarkisian pointed out moments in the Ohio State game where Manning didn’t bring his feet in line with where he wanted to throw, leading to a sidearm delivery that simply isn’t his natural style. Inside Texas shared Sarkisian’s assessment of Arch Manning’s perormance on X, “Steve Sarkisian on Arch Manning’s mechanics, specifically on some of the sidearm throws: “There was a couple of times where we had some crossing routes where I I didn’t feel like he brought his feet to where he wanted to throw the ball, which in turn forced kind of a sidearm delivery which isn’t his style of throwing…..”

Steve Sarkisian on Arch Manning’s mechanics, specifically on some of the sidearm throws: “There was a couple of times where we had some crossing routes where I I didn’t feel like he brought his feet to where he wanted to throw the ball, which in turn forced kind of a sidearm…

— Inside Texas (@InsideTexas) September 1, 2025

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