# Eli Manning advises Arch Manning before Texas-LSU clash

> Eli Manning tells Arch Manning to stay focused despite game ups and downs.
- Title: Eli Manning advises Arch Manning before Texas-LSU clash
- Summary: Eli Manning tells Arch Manning to stay focused despite game ups and downs. Eli Manning encourages Arch Manning to keep learning and performing after recent…
- Keywords: arch manning, eli manning, texas longhorns, lsu tigers, college football playoff, ncaa, Newsweek
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/eli-manning-sends-strong-message-on-arch-manning-before-texas-lsu-clash-12714839
- Author: Matthew Couden
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: arch manning, eli manning, texas longhorns, lsu tigers, college football playoff, ncaa
## Arch Manning's college football status
Arch Manning is a Heisman Trophy favorite but has fallen from top rankings this season.
## Texas in playoff race
Texas remains in 12-team College Football Playoff field but a loss to LSU could jeopardize their position.
## Eli Manning's advice
Eli Manning says Arch must learn from game ups and downs and stay focused on next series.

> Hey, you know, it's never going to be perfect, that's why you play the game
## Texas' current ranking
Texas is No. 8 in Week 11 AP Top 25 poll after falling from No. 6 in CFP rankings.
## Key takeaway

Eli Manning encourages Arch Manning to keep learning and performing after recent struggles as Texas faces LSU in College Football Playoff race.