Overview
- Texas safety Michael Taaffe said at a team press conference that he would give his Heisman vote to quarterback Arch Manning, citing resilience and value to the team.
- Manning declined the idea of voting for himself, saying he “was playing like garbage” early in the season and emphasizing his focus on teammates over outside criticism.
- Over the last four games, Manning has averaged 328.5 passing yards with 11 touchdowns and two interceptions on 65.1% completions, bringing his season totals to 2,763 yards and 23 touchdowns.
- Against Arkansas, Manning recorded a reported career high of 389 passing yards with four touchdown passes, with some outlets also noting additional rushing and receiving scores.
- Despite the surge, betting odds still favor other quarterbacks such as Julian Sayin, whose totals and passer rating outpace Manning’s according to recent comparisons.