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While Arch Manning receives most criticism, he’s far from only problem with Texas’ offense

Texas faces offensive challenges from a depleted line with just one returning starter, contributing to poor protection and a two-yard average run game, Pro Football Focus reports.

  • On Saturday, Arch Manning completed 16 of 29 passes for 263 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Texas Longhorns’ upset road loss at Florida.
  • Texas' offensive line returned just one starter after being a Joe Moore Award finalist last year, and Steve Sarkisian on Monday defended the current linemen's capability without pursuing portal help.
  • Pro Football Focus metrics reveal Florida Gators pass rush generated 36 pressures, 23 hurries, six sacks and five QB hits, including a sack that stalled Texas' comeback and ended the game.
  • Now over 35, the Texas Longhorns are unranked for the first time in over three years and likely underdogs for Saturday's Red River Rivalry.
  • Despite being a preseason Heisman favorite, Arch Manning has drawn most external criticism, but Pro Football Focus still grades him as Texas's highest offensive player despite a two-yard average in the run game.
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Arch Manning's struggles are real. Texas' failures -- whiffs at OL, a deficient supporting cast

Texas' preseason No. 1 ranking is slipping fast. Manning is far from flawless, but an overmatched offensive line and missed portal opportunities loom larger.

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Here is the latest SEC sports news from The Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Longhorns have problems. The preseason No. 1 is now unranked. Quarterback Arch Manning, a preseason Heisman favorite, has struggled behind an offensive line that can't protect him. On Saturday, Texas faces No. 6 Oklahoma…

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Manning far from only problem with Texas’ offense

DALLAS — The run game is “not working,” the offensive line has “got to play better,” the designs have “got to be creative” and the prodigy-turned-celebrity behind center “can only do what’s called.”

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While Arch Manning receives most criticism, he’s far from only problem with Texas’ offense

Texas quarterback Arch Manning — fairly or unfairly — has garnered the majority of external criticism for the Longhorns' struggles.

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