Arch Manning 'Had Nightmares,' Everything Texas QB, Sarkisian Said After Ohio State Win in Video

Arch Manning wasn't about to let it happen again.

He and Texas managed just seven points in a season-opening loss to Ohio State in 2025, and it seemed like history was repeating itself Saturday when the Longhorns trailed 23-3 in the fourth quarter against the Buckeyes. That's when the quarterback put his team on his back and directed a stunning comeback to clinch a 24-23 victory.

"I couldn't lose to them again," Manning said immediately after the game. "I had nightmares about that game last year. So, we're glad to win tonight."

It clearly meant a lot to the quarterback, as he jumped up and down on the sidelines and celebrated with his teammates as the clock expired.

"It was all emotion," he said. "You dream of playing in games like this, hosting the No. 1 team at home. How about that, getting a win by one point? Let's go, baby."

Head coach Steve Sarkisian told reporters, "Arch played like a man tonight. … He started, we say sometimes, seeing ghosts. Where he got back into his rhythm was when he just went back to playing and stopped overanalyzing, trying to be so perfect."

The head coach continued and said, "Is this the biggest win? I don't know. We've had some great ones. We've had some really big moments, but this one is special. You know, when you beat the No. 1 team in the country in the fashion that we did, to come back the way that we did, to represent Longhorn Nation, to represent the name on our chest, Texas, I think it means a lot."

While Manning was the star, Sarkisian's decisions to go for multiple fourth downs, including from his own territory when the Longhorns were facing a significant deficit, also stood out.

"They didn't hire me to keep it close," Sarkisian said. "They hired me to win.

"I'm aggressive by nature. I think there's a sense of confidence from the players to know, hey, if I believe in them to execute a play, I'm going to call the play. I believe in our players."

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