Texas Faces Texas State With Arch Manning's Growth at Stake | Amarillo News

Texas kicks off 2026 against Texas State in a high-stakes showdown, as Coach Sarkisian praises the Bobcats’ gritty quarterback Brad Jackson while pushing Arch Manning to take full ownership of the offense. With key offensive linemen back in action, the Longhorns aim to build on their 2025 success and see Manning evolve into a vocal, confident leader—making this Week 1 game a critical test for both the QB and the unit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/53d64fa3d5847895