What was turning into one other nightmare efficiency in opposition to the Ohio State Buckeyes ended up being a dream finale for Arch Manning.
The Texas Longhorns trailed by as many as 20 factors within the fourth quarter. Ryan Day’s group threatened to depart Austin with one other enormous win over Manning and firm.
Then, Steve Sarkisian’s troops rallied to safe a last-second 24-23 win, with Manning making play after play to arrange a few Hollywood Smothers landing runs.
Following the sport, the projected first-round decide was fairly candid relating to his emotions about probably shedding to Ohio State once more.
Arch Mannin knew he needed to beat OSU
“I didn’t wish to are available in right here after a loss at residence to Ohio State once more,” Manning mentioned (h/t On3). “I’m so glad we received…We could not lose to them once more. I had nightmares about that sport final yr.”
The Longhorns made historical past on this one. It was the primary time previously 22 years {that a} top-ranked group blew a 20-point fourth-quarter lead, and it was additionally the largest comeback win of Sarkisian’s profession.
Manning completed the sport with 23-of-37 for 195 yards, one landing and one decide, including eight rushes for twenty-four yards.
Julian Sayin, his counterpart, did not do a lot to separate himself on this one, particularly down the stretch, and he shouldered the blame after the loss.
“We did not execute the way in which we are able to, the way in which we have to within the fourth quarter there,” Sayin mentioned (h/t Stefan Krajisnik). “It begins with me.”
