Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns keep stumbling, despite being considered one of the favorites for the national title. This week, they lost to an unranked Florida team in their SEC opener, 29-21. Long gone are the days of Manning being considered a top candidate for the Heisman Trophy, and the question now is whether he’s at the level to be Texas’ starter at all.
FLORIDA DEFEATS NO. 9 TEXAS IN THE SWAMP 😤
FRESHMAN WR DALLAS WILSON WITH 111 YDS AND 2 TDS 🔥 pic.twitter.com/60RzYMCxqd
— ESPN (@espn) October 4, 2025
The internet didn’t wait, and there were a plethora of memes mocking the signalcaller’s performance. Fans mocked Arch Manning’s abilities when facing top opposition.
Arch Manning when he isn’t playing the Citadel pic.twitter.com/tSxm8vxIvl
— No3 Sports (@No3sports) October 4, 2025
Does Arch Manning fail in the big moments?
Arch manning with the game on the line pic.twitter.com/Xn2N9DSo2Q
— Chuy ⭐️ (@YoungChuy23) October 4, 2025
Arch Manning with the game on the line pic.twitter.com/atmcGj8ZxF
— Ratioed Sports (@RatioedSports) October 4, 2025
Does a corporate career await Arch Manning?
Drew Allar and Arch Manning in a couple of years pic.twitter.com/eu5mrbVbfc
— Jus10Herbert Burner (@Jus10Herbert) October 4, 2025
But the NIL money keeps flowing.
Arch Manning in 3 years after successfully outbidding a single mother of 4 in the housing market pic.twitter.com/gQSRLQ08Fr
— Dividend Hero (@HeroDividend) October 4, 2025
Nepotism much?
Arch Manning was really a 5 star cause of his name pic.twitter.com/co8oKbLWzG
— D 🏆 (@TxForever) October 4, 2025
Where would Arch Manning be without his last name?
Arch Manning if nepotism didn’t exist pic.twitter.com/pEEnccT1hi
— betr (@betr) October 4, 2025
Maybe he’ll go to Canada to play football.
Drew Allar seeing Arch Manning at the CFL draft next year:
— Old Row Sports (@OldRowSports) October 4, 2025
He made fans think of all the wrong superlatives.
Arch Manning pic.twitter.com/AxGNb3Vopa
— avery (@avesdb) October 4, 2025
Arch Manning has a lot to prove against big schools.
Arch Manning when he doesn’t get to play San Houston State pic.twitter.com/pKvm5qVshO
— Jus10Herbert Burner (@Jus10Herbert) October 4, 2025

Arch Manning’s Stats Against Florida in Week 6
Arch Manning again proved to be an unreliable passer, and the ball always seemed to be in danger of being turned over when in his hands. In what’s becoming a regular occurrence, his completion percentage left much to be desired.
Manning threw for 263 passing yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions. His completion percentage was a mediocre 55.1%. Coach Steve Sarkisian seems to have a serious problem on his hands.
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