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Texas football news: Arch Manning leaves Eli Manning gushing with 'proud' uncle comment

Nairavoice · Sep 15, 2026 · 2 min read

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The then No.4 Texas Longhorns are relishing their remarkable comeback win over Ohio State last Saturday. It had all the stuff of legend.

Texas trailed 23-3 to the No. 1-ranked Buckeyes heading into the fourth quarter. Then, QB Texas football news: Arch Manning leaves Arch Manning was completely unleashed. Altogether, he led the charge with three touchdown drives in the fourth quarter.

Then, RB Hollywood Smothers scored the touchdown with 25 seconds left, and DB Graceson Littleton intercepted the ball to cap it off.

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Longhorns fans were enthralled, but one person watched with immense pride: Arch’s uncle, Eli Manning.

Manning expressed pride at seeing his nephew supercharge a comeback win for the ages, per Sports Illustrated.

“Proud of my nephew, proud of Arch,” Manning said. “Kind of a weird first half. First play of the game, there was a fumble. You think you’re about to throw a 60-yard touchdown. The receiver kind of falls, the ball pops up they intercept it. ”

“Proud of how he stayed patient. He didn’t force things.”

.@EliManning is “proud” of Arch after Texas’ comeback win vs. Ohio State 👏 pic.twitter.com/KbfpLxsOjD

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) September 14, 2026

As a result, Texas is now the No. 1-ranked team in the country. Meanwhile, Manning’s NFL Draft prospects could be enhanced after his performance. He is anticipated to be a first-round draft pick next April. He could also be the No. 1 pick.

Altogether, Manning finished the game completing 23 out of 37 pass attempts for 197 yards. He added one touchdown and one interception.

So far, Manning has thrown for 500 yards, 5 touchdowns, and one interception.

On Saturday, No. 1 Texas will remain at home against UTSA at 7:00 pm CST/8:00 pm EST.

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