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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 out of with a concussion. But the Pro Football Hall of Famer said Manning reminded him more of his grandfather Archie Manning because of his mobility rather than his uncles, Peyton and Eli Manning.
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Texas quarterback Arch Manning, left, climbs 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 definitely think he can play … (against Mississippi State) They were fortunate 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. Obviously he didn’t make the last touchdown pass, but he made some great plays in the second half to get him into the game.
“There’s been a lot of focus on Arch. That’s just the way it goes. A lot of expectations. He didn’t live up to them at first, but I think he’s kind of finding his way. The concussion, I’d say, is a minor setback. He’ll be fine. He’s very skilled. He’s a lot more athletic than I think he can run and run from Architon and he can run. razzle and dazzle you with his scrambling is really a lot like that, I think, that the future is bright for him.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before an NCAA college football game Mississippi State 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 held 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 slumped to two losses.
The No. 20 Longhorns have a big home game against No. 9 Vanderbilt on Saturday afternoon. Manning was placed in concussion protocol Monday, and his status remains up in the air.
