Arch Manning recognized by Davey O’Brien Award for standout Week 10 performance
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Arch Manning started the season looking like Uncle Rico more than Uncle Peyton or Uncle Eli. The last 2 weeks, though, he has undoubtedly resembled the latter duo while carrying Texas to a pair of shootout wins. Now, he’s being recognized for his efforts.
The Davey O’Brien Award named Manning to its “Great 8” passers for Week 10. The Longhorns’ signal-caller’s acknowledgement comes after he completed 75.8% of his passes (25/33) for 328 yards, 3 touchdowns and no interceptions. He was joined on the list by 3 ACC quarterbacks — Duke’s Darian Mensah, NC State’s CJ Bailey and SMU’s Kevin Jennings — as well as West Virginia’s Scotty Fox Jr., New Mexico’s Jack Layne, San Jose State’s Walker Eget and UTSA’s Owen McCown.
Manning has erupted for 674 yards, 6 touchdowns and just 1 interception over his past 2 games. In the process, his Longhorns have discovered their mojo. Now, they are mounting a late charge for the College Football Playoff.
Prior to this stretch, most people wouldn’t have given Texas more than a puncher’s chance against Georgia or Texas A&M to end the season. If Manning can maintain this level of play, the Longhorns may be able to meet the massive expectations laid upon them at the beginning of the year. Texas is on bye this week and faces Georgia at 7:30 p.m. E.T. (ABC) in Week 12.
