# Benching Arch Manning After Texas Loss

> Texas coach Steve Sarkisian considers benching Arch Manning after second straight loss to Florida.
- Title: Benching Arch Manning After Texas Loss · Houstonchronicle
- Summary: Texas coach Steve Sarkisian considers benching Arch Manning after second straight loss to Florida. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says benching Arch Manning…
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## Texas loses second straight game
Texas lost 27-24 to Florida in their second consecutive game.
## Coach says everything up for evaluation
Coach Steve Sarkisian said everything is up for evaluation after the loss.
## Texas falls to 4-2
Texas dropped to 4-2 and 1-2 in SEC play after the loss.
## Florida improves to 5-2
Florida moved to 5-2 and 3-2 in SEC play after the win.
## Texas in danger of missing CFP
Texas risks missing the College Football Playoff for two years in a row.
## Sarkisian says team bled out
Sarkisian said the team bled out and played poorly outside the first quarter.
## Manning has three fourth-quarter turnovers
Manning leads the SEC with three fourth-quarter turnovers.
## Manning completed 14 of 20 passes
Manning completed 14 of 20 passes for 173 yards and a 9-yard touchdown.
## Sarkisian wants to evaluate offense
Sarkisian said he would evaluate the offense and play-calling for next week.
## Sarkisian considers benching Manning
Sarkisian said benching Manning would be a start to fix the team.
## Florida's quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. started
Florida's quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. started his first career game.
## Texas defense struggles
Texas defense allowed 24 points in the second half after a slow start.
## Manning's pocket presence is poor
Manning lacks pocket presence and sees few open receivers.
## Sarkisian wants to look at play-calling
Sarkisian said he would look at play-calling and quarterback coach A.J. Milwee.
## Texas in jeopardy of falling out of Top 25
Texas risks falling out of the Top 25 despite having bigger problems.
## Sarkisian says everything is up for evaluation
Sarkisian said everything is up for evaluation after the loss.
## Key takeaway

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says benching Arch Manning would be a start after second straight loss to Florida.