Bench Arch Manning? After Florida loss, it's an option
Houston Chronicle • • sports
Key Points:
- Texas suffered a second consecutive 27-24 loss, this time to an undermanned and struggling Florida team, dropping their record to 4-2 overall and 1-2 in SEC play.
- The Longhorns displayed ongoing offensive struggles, with coach Steve Sarkisian acknowledging poor play-calling, ineffective execution, and considering drastic changes including potentially benching starting quarterback Arch Manning.
- Florida's backup quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. performed impressively in his first start, helping Florida control the game, especially in the second half, while Texas' defense faltered, allowing 24 points after halftime.
- Texas ended its 22-game home winning streak against unranked teams and became only the third AP No. 1 ranked team to lose consecutive games to unranked opponents, raising serious concerns about the program's direction.
- Sarkisian promised a thorough evaluation of the offense and coaching staff ahead of next week's game against Ole Miss, with the Longhorns facing the possibility of missing the College Football Playoff for a second straight year.
