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Texas coach Steve Sarkisian
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Texas quarterback Arch Manning faced significant criticism during his first season as a starter but is viewed by coach Steve Sarkisian as having grown stronger from the challenges.
- Sarkisian praised Manning's resilience, noting that he is now a "very dangerous player" poised for a strong 2026 season, supported by improvements and a solid team around him.
- After undergoing foot surgery in the offseason, Manning has focused on working with running backs and receivers and improving his short-yardage passing game, an area he previously struggled with.
- Manning showed progress in the latter part of the 2025 season, throwing 14 touchdowns with only two interceptions in the final six games, attributing his improvement to perseverance and self-reflection.
- The 22-year-old quarterback is set to begin the new season against Texas State on September 5, with expectations high for him to demonstrate his development.
