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The Texas Longhorns opened their season with a 14-7 loss at Ohio State, where Arch Manning faced significant challenges in his first true road start but showed promising signs of growth during the second half.

• Arch Manning's first major road start came in one of college football's most hostile environments
• Texas defense held Ohio State to just 203 total yards of offense and 77 rushing yards
• Defense played exceptionally well with freshman Grayson Littleton earning an 86.6 PFF rating, highest among Texas DBs
• The offensive line featuring four new starters showed promise in the run game but struggled in critical short-yardage situations
• Arch Manning improved noticeably in the second half when moving away from the scripted plays
• The expanded 12-team CFP format means this loss doesn't derail Texas' championship aspirations
• Three consecutive home games coming up provide opportunity for growth and development
• Parker Livingstone's touchdown reception showcased the potential of Texas' passing game

Join us at DKR for the home opener this weekend as Texas looks to bounce back against San Jose State!

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