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ESPN’s Desmond Howard Voices Concerns Over Arch Manning’s Heisman Hype

After spending his first two seasons at Texas as a backup to Quinn Ewers, Arch Manning stepped into the spotlight as a full-time starter last Saturday. The young quarterback faced a challenging season opener, resulting in a 14-7 defeat against Ohio State, where he recorded 170 passing yards, along with one touchdown and one interception. This lackluster performance has led to an array of reactions from fans and sports analysts alike.

Among the voices speaking out is Desmond Howard, a former Heisman Trophy winner and now an analyst on ESPN’s College GameDay. He recently shared his perspective on whether Manning can recover from this setback and fulfill the elevated expectations surrounding him.

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