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Texas' Steve Sarkisian Delivers Stern Message to Arch Manning Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 2 developments
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian has challenged Arch Manning to improve after the Longhorns suffered back-to-back losses.
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Oct 17, 2026
Arch Manning's Starting Job at Texas in Question After Sarkisian Comments
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Texas' Steve Sarkisian Delivers Stern Message to Arch Manning
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New York Post
Billings Gazette
Will Arch Manning be benched? Another brutal loss has Steve Sarkisian 'evaluating everything.' ↗ (opens Billings Gazette) Published Oct 17, 2026
Same headline from 3 more outlets Billings Gazette's feed description AUSTIN, Texas — By the fifth time he referenced the impending evaluations bound for his offense, after he clarified that it applied to both his quarterback and his play calls, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian appeared agitated. “I don’t know…
Newsweek
Arch Manning's Starting Job at Texas in Question After Sarkisian Comments ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Oct 17, 2026
Newsweek's feed description Steve Sarkisian raises questions about Arch Manning's starting role after Texas suffers a second consecutive loss.
Fox News
Steve Sarkisian vows to 'evaluate everything,' won’t rule out benching Arch Manning amid Texas' two-game skid ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Oct 17, 2026
Fox News's feed description Arch Manning's late strip-sack fumble sealed Florida's 27-24 upset win over Texas as Steve Sarkisian says he will evaluate "everything," including a potential quarterback change.
Newsweek
Texas HC Steve Sarkisian Hints He’s Open to Benching QB Arch Manning ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Oct 18, 2026
Newsweek's feed description Steve Sarkisian’s blunt answer on Arch Manning after Texas fell to Florida puts the Longhorns’ QB job under review.
Bismarck Tribune
With CFP still in reach (for now), is Arch Manning Texas' best option at QB moving forward? ↗ (opens Bismarck Tribune) Published Oct 18, 2026
Same headline from 3 more outlets Bismarck Tribune's feed description AUSTIN, Texas — So, if Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian intends to appraise the state of his offense after consecutive clunkers, does that mean quarterback Arch Manning’s job is in jeopardy? “Everything means everything,” Sarkisian said Saturday afternoon when asked…
Newsweek
Texas Makes Surprising Move That Could Put Arch Manning's Job at Risk ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Oct 19, 2026
Newsweek's feed description Texas is making adjustments after back-to-back losses, raising new questions about Arch Manning's future as the Longhorns QB.
Newsweek
Paul Finebaum Urges Texas to Bench Arch Manning After Latest Loss ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Oct 19, 2026
Newsweek's feed description Paul Finebaum calls for Texas to bench Arch Manning after another loss, raising questions ahead of the Ole Miss showdown.
New York Post
Arch Manning put on benching notice with Texas backup to get more reps ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Oct 19, 2026
New York Post's feed description A potential shift could be coming in Austin.
Newsweek
Texas' Steve Sarkisian Delivers Stern Message to Arch Manning ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Oct 19, 2026
Newsweek's feed description Texas coach Steve Sarkisian has challenged Arch Manning to improve after the Longhorns suffered back-to-back losses.
Fox News
Steve Sarkisian faces brutal Arch Manning decision as Texas’ season begins to slip away amid losses ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Oct 19, 2026
Fox News's feed description Arch Manning's struggles have Texas football at a crossroads, with Steve Sarkisian weighing whether to turn to backup KJ Lacey if progress stalls.
Newsweek
Texas Insider Reveals How Short of a Leash Steve Sarkisian Has Arch Manning On ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Oct 20, 2026
Newsweek's feed description With rumors swirling Texas QB Arch Manning is on the verge of being benched, one team insider reveals how true that really is.
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