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NFL legend Brett Favre offered his own analysis of Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning in the first episode of his new podcast.
Favre briefly touched on Manning’s performance against Mississippi State, a game he was forced to leave due to a concussion. However, the Pro Football Hall of Famer said Manning reminded him more of his grandfather Archie Manning because of his mobility than of his uncles, Peyton and Eli Manning.
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Texas quarterback Arch Manning, left, comes out of the pocket against Mississippi State linebacker Derion Gullette, front right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Mississippi, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/James Pugh)
“I think he can definitely play…(against Mississippi State). They were lucky and lucky to win that game,” the former Green Bay Packers star said on “4th and Favre.” “I thought Arch played exceptionally well in the second half. He obviously wasn’t ready for the final touchdown pass, but he made some great plays in that second half to put him in contention.
“There’s been a lot of focus on Arch. That’s the way it is. A lot of expectations. He didn’t live up to them at first, but I think he’s finding his way. The concussion, I would say, is a minor setback. He’ll be fine. He’s very capable. He’s a lot more athletic than Peyton and Eli. I mean, he can move and run like his grandfather, Archie. He could dazzle you and dazzle you with his wrestling. Arch is really a lot like that. I think the future is bright for him.”
Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before a Mississippi State NCAA college football game in Starkville, Mississippi, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/James Pugh)
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Texas defeated Mississippi State, 45-22, in double overtime last weekend. The Longhorns scored 24 points in the fourth quarter to force the extra session.
Matthew Caldwell threw the game-winning touchdown pass for the Longhorns.
Manning was 29 of 46 with 346 passing yards, three touchdown passes and one interception. He was limited to six rushing yards on 10 carries.
Mississippi State linebacker Derion Gullette, top, sacks Texas quarterback Arch Manning, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Mississippi, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/James Pugh)
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After being ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason poll, Texas fell with two losses.
The No. 20 Longhorns have a big home game against No. 9 Vanderbilt on Saturday afternoon. Manning was placed in concussion protocol on Monday and his status is still up in the air.
