From Newsweek · Reice Shipley · · 1m 20s
Arch Manning made a No. 1 pick case
Robert Griffin III saw more than stats in Arch Manning's comeback win over Ohio State.
In brief
Robert Griffin III saw more than stats in Arch Manning's comeback win over Ohio State. Manning's draft buzz grew because he stayed calm and led Texas back when the game looked lost. Originally reported by Newsweek.
The hype was already there
Arch Manning has been viewed as a possible top quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft. Texas' win over Ohio State gave that idea fresh fuel.
The box score underwhelmed
Manning threw for 195 yards, one touchdown and one interception. On paper, it did not look like a star-making day.
“Manning's performance against the Buckeyes was nothing to write home about”
Then Texas surged late
When it mattered, Manning helped Texas score 21 unanswered fourth-quarter points. The Longhorns escaped 24-23 and moved to No. 1 in the AP Poll.
Griffin saw resilience
Robert Griffin III praised Manning for not folding after mistakes, drops and bad breaks. He pointed to the comeback from 20 points down as the real proof.
“I was impressed with his resilience and his perseverance in the game”
A franchise trait
Griffin called it a first overall pick type of performance because franchise quarterbacks have to survive ugly stretches and keep leading.
“you need him to weather the storm”
Scouts get another look
Texas hosts UTSA next, then visits No. 15 Tennessee. Manning will have another chance to turn poise under pressure into draft momentum.
The key point
Manning's draft buzz grew because he stayed calm and led Texas back when the game looked lost.
