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Arch Manning's Debut Stumbles as Texas Longhorns Fall to Ohio State
30 Aug
Summary
- Texas Longhorns lose 14-7 to Ohio State Buckeyes in season opener
- Arch Manning's first game as Texas QB1 marked by unsettled play and missed chances
- Texas defense played well, but offense stifled in red zone
On August 30, 2025, the Texas Longhorns suffered a narrow 14-7 defeat against the Ohio State Buckeyes in their season opener. The much-anticipated debut of Arch Manning as the Longhorns' new starting quarterback was a disappointing one, as the highly touted prospect went 17/30 for 170 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception.
The Texas offense struggled to find consistency throughout the game, particularly in the red zone. The Longhorns had two drives end on turnovers on downs inside the Ohio State 10-yard line, including a goal-line stand by the Buckeyes. An early interception by Manning and several penalties also hampered the Texas attack.
Despite the offensive woes, the Texas defense played a solid game, holding Ohio State to just 103 yards and 2-6 on third downs in the first half. However, a pair of penalties by the Longhorns' defense led to the Buckeyes' lone touchdown drive, which proved to be the difference in the final score.
In the second half, Texas had several opportunities to tie the game, including a 13-play, 76-yard drive that ended with another turnover on downs inside the Ohio State 10-yard line. The Longhorns were able to find the end zone late in the game on a 32-yard touchdown pass from Manning to Parker Livingstone, but it was not enough to overcome their earlier missed chances.
