Arch Manning stats: Quarterback throws two touchdowns, two interceptions in Longhorns' loss to unranked Florida

Jake Mozarsky

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Arch Manning was facing his first SEC test of the 2025 season, going into The Swamp to face the Florida Gators, but his performance was not enough for the No. 9 Longhorns, who were upset by the Gators, 29-14.

Manning finished the day completing 16 of 29 passes for 263 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. It took the Texas offense most of the first half to get into the game, punting on five of its first six drives; the lone score of the first half came after a turnover set up the Longhorns in Florida territory, which ended in a 6-yard Manning touchdown pass to Tre Wisner. In the second half, he showed flashes of his potential, connecting with Ryan Wingo for a 38-yard touchdown over the middle of the field after stepping up in the pocket to deliver a crucial deep shot.

Manning’s second-half rally was ultimately stifled, and the loss dropped Texas to 3-2 on the season and 0-1 in the SEC, taking a massive hit to its playoff hopes. The Longhorns have now lost to two Power Four opponents, including No. 3 Ohio State to open the season, and Florida on Saturday afternoon. The national championship expectations that the preseason No. 1 team entered the year with have drastically changed.

The Sporting News followed all the action from Manning’s first SEC start in Gainesville as Texas took a massive . Check out his highs and lows below.

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Arch Manning stats today

  • Completions: 16
  • Pass attempts: 29
  • Passing yards: 263
  • TDs: 2
  • INTs: 2
  • Passer rating: 140.3
  • Rushing yards: 38
  • Rushing TDs: 0

This section will be updated at kickoff.

How did Arch Manning do today?

Manning struggled to start the game, with Texas having to punt on five out of its six opening drives. The quarterback connected with his star running back Tre Wisner for a six-yard touchdown in the second quarter to cut the Texas deficit to 10-7, but that was off a turnover that set up the offense in Florida territory.

After that, Manning and the Texas offense struggled and it took them until midway through the third quarter for the quarterback to connect with Ryan Wingo for a 38-yard touchdown, his second of the day. Texas cut the lead to 22-14 at that point, but a Dallas Wilson 55-yard touchdown made it 29-14 Gators almost immediately. Manning did lead Texas on a four-play, 45 yard drive to make the score 29-21, but was unable to lead a game-tying drive with 55 seconds remaining with no timeouts.

Manning was forced to throw the ball in tough situations all day, especially with the Longhorns trailing by double digits. Both of his interceptions came in the fourth quarter after penalties by the Texas offensive line moved them back; Texas had eight offensive penalties for 50 yards, and Manning threw his picks on 2nd & 19 and 1st & 20. 

Though Manning was inconsistent, the Texas offensive line — which has four new starters this season — did not do him any favors. Manning was sacked six times by the Florida defense and was pressured plenty more, with defenders constantly in his face. Texas won the Joe Moore award for the best offensive line in America in 2024, but in the Longhorns' two big tests this year, the line has been outplayed.

While he heated up in the second half, it was not enough for Texas, and there were critical mistakes by Steve Sarkisian's offense that drove Manning and co. back. Texas' national championship hopes have taken a massive hit, with the No. 9 Longhorns dropping to 3-2.

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Arch Manning live updates, highlights from Texas vs. Florida

7:20 p.m.: Some advanced Manning stats from today's loss, per Florida StatBroadcast.

  • Short-passing: 5-for-6 (83%) for 27 yards 
  • Medium-passing: 4-for-5 (80%) for 39 yards
  • Deep-passing: 6-for-17 (36%) for 160 yards

Manning, Texas fall to Florida, 29-21

7:08 p.m.: Manning once again gets sacked, a critical mistake that allows time to run off. Manning has been sacked six times today.

The quarterback tried spiking the ball, but to no avail, as the clock runs out. Texas drops to 3-2 on the year.

7:06 p.m.: On first down, Manning gets sacked for the fifth time, and his helmet comes off, so he has to come out of the game for a play.

Backup quarterback Matthew Caldwell completes a pass to Wingo for 26 yards, and a personal foul on Florida gets Texas across midfield.

7:03 p.m.: Manning and Texas are getting the ball back with a chance to tie the game.

Florida is unable to get a second first down, and the Gators punt it down to the Texas 31. The Longhorns have the ball with 55 seconds left.

Texas cuts into deficit after two critical Manning throws

6:50 p.m.: With under five minutes remaining, the Texas offense gets the ball back with the team trailing by 15.

On second down, Manning does a good job spinning out of the pocket and hitting a wide open Daylan McCutcheon for 26 yards. Then, the next throw, he hits Moore Jr. for 42 yards.

Wisner runs it in for a one-yard touchdown and the score is 29-21 Florida with 3:20 remaining.

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Texas offense continues to struggle

6:38 p.m.: On first down, Manning gets brought down once again, this time for a seven-yard loss. He tries to hit Moore Jr. deep again on 2nd & 17, but just misses.

Texas follows up the missed deep shot with a delay of game penalty and false start penalty to make it a 3rd & 29. Manning completed a pass to Wisner for 11 yards, but with the Longhorns in their own territory, they punt down two scores.

6:37 p.m.: Right after the Manning interception, Texas gets the ball right back, with Michael Taafe intercepting a Lagway deep shot. With 6:43 remaining, Texas has the ball desperately needing a score.

Manning throws second pick of the day

6:32 p.m.: A holding penalty brought Texas back 10 yards, then on 1st & 10, Manning tries hitting Moore Jr. deep, but underthrows it. Florida's Devin Moore goes up for the interception, Manning's second of the day.

6:30 p.m.: The Texas defense got another stop to keep it a 15-point game, and on 2nd & 10, Manning gets sacked again. The quarterback had time in the pocket, but nobody was open downfield. 

Though, the next play, Manning hits Moore Jr. for a 10-yard completion to keep the chains moving.

With Texas driving, Manning throws an interception

6:17 p.m.: Self-inflicted wounds have killed the Texas offense today, with two consecutive false starts pushing them back to a 2nd & 19. Texas is up to seven penalties on the day. 

The next play from scrimmage, Manning tries hitting Mosley over the middle, but it goes past the receiver and right into the hands of Florida's Jordan Castell. It's Manning's fourth interception on the season, and the Longhorns have their backs against the wall.

6:15 p.m.: Manning once again shows why he's special on the ground. On 2nd & 20, the quarterback evades pressure and scrambles for 36 yards. Texas is across midfield.

Manning and Texas trail by 15 at start of the fourth

6:10 p.m.: To open the drive, Manning gets lit up as he deliveres a throw, which hits DeAndre Moore for 19 yards. But, a brutal holding penalty on the next play has the Longhorns facing a 1st & 20 when the fourth quarter begins.

6:07 p.m.: Manning will take the field with Texas once again trailing by double digits. A Dallas Wilson 55-yard touchdown makes the lead 29-14 Florida.

Manning connects with Wingo on deep shot for second touchdown

6:00 p.m.: Right after the completion with Mosley, Manning has his best throw of the afternoon, hitting Wingo deep over the middle for a 38-yard touchdown. It's the second straight game the two have connected for a touchdown over 30 yards.

Manning stepped up in the pocket and delivered a perfect lob to Wingo, who caught it in stride. The quarterback has two touchdown passes on the day, but Texas still trails, 22-14.

5:58 p.m.: On 3rd & 6, Manning had one of his better throws of the day, hitting Mosley on the right sideline for 17 yards. Manning snapped off a throw to Mosley, who makes his second reception of the day.

5:54 p.m.: Texas definitely needed a first down, and it's Manning providing it on the ground. He scrambles on a play-action pass for 15 yards to get to the Longhorns 40.

5:50 p.m.: With 5:37 remaining, Texas trails 22-7 in the Swamp. Manning and the offense need to get going, with the Longhorns already on upset alert.

5:40 p.m.: After a missed trick play on first down, Texas opts to run it with Manning two straight plays, but the quarterback is unable to pick up any yardage. Texas has to punt again, still trailing by 12.

5:38 p.m.: To start the drive, Manning connects with Mosley — who is making his Texas debut — down the sideline for 22 yards to get Texas across midfield.

Mosley transferred from Stanford after having 48 receptions for 525 yards and six touchdowns in 2024.

5:30 p.m.: Manning goes down for the second time of the day, with Florida once again swarming the Texas offensive line. 

Facing a 3rd & 16, Manning can't find anyone downfield and steps up in the pocket for no yards. Texas will punt for the fourth time today. The Longhorns are 1-for-7 on third down.

5:25 p.m.: The second half is only moments away, and if Texas wants to get back in the game, the offense needs to get going.

The Longhorns were outgained 263 yards to 87 in the first half, with their one score coming off the Florida turnover.

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Manning, Texas trailing 1-3 Florida

5:05 p.m.: Texas was pinned deep in its own territory, and the offense is unable to do anything, as Manning gets slammed to the ground on 3rd & 9 for Florida's first sack of the day.

Texas goes to the locker room down 19-7. Manning and the Longhorns offense will get the ball to start the third.

4:55 p.m.: The Texas defense gets a huge stop to keep the deficit at 12, and after a Florida punt, Manning gets the ball with 1:46 remaining.

Texas, down 19-7, needs some points with the Gators defense dominating. The Longhorns also get the ball out of halftime.

4:50 p.m.: Manning and co. was facing another 3rd & long, and Florida once again got to Manning quick in the pocket. But, the quarterback steps up and delivers a deep ball downfield to Emmett Mosley V; but, it misses on what would have been a walk-in touchdown.

Texas punted for the third time, but the Gators got through and blocked it. The ball went through the end zone and Texas now trails 19-7.

4:49 p.m.: After another long Florida drive that extended the lead to 17-7, Manning throws a fluttering ball to nobody. He looked frustrated after the throw.

Manning has not had tons of time in the pocket up to this point with the Florida defense dominating the Texas offensive line.

Manning gets his first big completion and first touchdown of the day

4:31 p.m.: Star running back Tre Wisner is playing for the first time since Week 1, and Manning connects with him for the Longhorns' first touchdown of the day.

Steve Sarkisian calls a naked bootleg for Manning, who hits Wisner right in front of the end zone for a 6-yard touchdown.

Texas cuts the lead to 10-7.

4:30 p.m.: Livingstone has been Manning's favorite target today, and the two connect again deep down the left sideline for a 33-yard completion. 

Livingstone — Manning's roommate — went to the sideline after he was hit on his knee going down.

4:28 p.m.: The Texas defense has set Manning and co. up in opponent territory. Lagway hit his tight end Hayden hansen, but as he turned upfield, he fumbled and it was recovered by Texas' Anthony Hill Jr.

The Longhorns will start across midfield for Manning's third drive, tailing 10-0.

4:22 p.m.: Manning's throwing arm was hit multiple times on the drive. While the quarterback did not show any noticeable signs of pain, he shook it out after getting hit. Florida, who has a 10-0, has pressured Manning multiple times.

4:19 p.m.: On 2nd & 9, Manning was crushed by the Gators defense, but was able to get the ball out for an incomplete pass. He tried hitting Livingstone on third down, but to no avail. Texas will punt for the second straight time to open the game.

4:18 p.m.: Facing a 3rd & 2, Texas once again trusts Manning on the ground. He takes it for a quarterback draw to the right to move the chains for the Longhorns.

4:13 p.m.: With the Florida offense scoring on its first two drives, Manning and the Texas offense has not seen the field much. On his first throw of the second drive, Manning fits one into Ryan Wingo for a five-yard completion as time expires in the first quarter.

Against Sam Houston, Wingo had four receptions for 93 yards and two touchdowns.

3:58 p.m.: On 3rd & 10, Manning tries to hit Livingstone but the two can't connect. Texas punts on its first drive.

3:55 p.m.: Texas is across midfield, with Manning scrambling up in the pocket and taking it 14 yards down to the Florida 40.

3:53 p.m.: On his first pass attempt, Manning drops back on a play-action and hits Parker Livingstone on the right sideline. The quarterback starts off his day with a 14-yard completion.

3:48 p.m.: Florida scores a touchdown on the first drive, and Manning will take the field down 7-0. 

It has started to rain heavily in Gainesville, which will affect both quarterbacks' passing ability.

3:36 p.m.: We are underway in Gainesville. D.J. Lagway and Florida will get the ball first, and Manning will have to wait.

3:32 p.m.: With kickoff only moments away, Manning and Texas are ready in Gainesville.

Tune in for updates on the quarterback's performance against a Florida defense that has given quarterbacks struggles up to this point.

3:00 p.m.: Manning wore headphones for warmups against Sam Houston, a change from recent weeks, and he threw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns. He brought them out again at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Where to watch Texas vs. Florida

Texas vs. Florida start time

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 4
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. ET, 12:30 p.m. PT

Texas vs Florida will start at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. 

What channel is Texas vs. Florida on today?

Texas vs. Florida will be on ESPN this week. On the call will be Bob Wichusen with play-by-play, Louis Riddick as a color analyst and Kris Budden as a sideline reporter.

You can also stream the game live with the new ESPN app.

Texas football schedule 2025

Florida is one of many formidable opponents for Manning and co. as Texas gets into SEC play.

DateOpponentTime
10/4at Florida3:30 p.m. ET
10/11vs No. 5 Oklahoma*3:30 p.m. ET
10/18at KentuckyTBD
10/25at Mississippi StateTBD
11/1vs No. 16 Vanderbilt12:00 p.m. ET
11/15at No. 12 GeorgiaTBD
11/22vs ArkansasTBD
11/28vs No. 6 Texas A&M7:30 p.m. ET

*Game will be played at a neutral site 

Jake Mozarsky

Jake Mozarsky joined The Sporting News as an Editorial Intern in August 2025 after earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northwestern University. He has previously written for Marquee Sports Network, Chicago This Week, Inside NU and The Daily Northwestern.