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“Every Week”: Arch Manning Downplays Evaluation Talk After Steve Sarkisian Announces Damage Control Following Florida Loss

Texas Longhorns quarterback **Arch Manning** faced intense scrutiny after a 27-24 loss to the Florida Gators in the Cheez-Its Bowl, extending the Longhorns' losing streak to two games under head coach **Steve Sarkisian**. Manning completed 14 of 20 passes for 173 yards and a touchdown but struggled under pressure, including a costly fourth-quarter fumble that sealed the Gators' victory.

The offense managed just 50 plays—its fewest since Sarkisian took over—and averaged a meager 3.3 yards per carry after an early 32-yard touchdown run by Raleek Brown. Despite the setback, Manning dismissed speculation about his performance being singled out for evaluation, stating that weekly assessments are standard in a program with elite talent and that improvement begins with him.

Sarkisian, meanwhile, acknowledged the need for a full review of the offense, calling the team's performance 'not very good' and admitting the postgame would be a 'long night.' Florida’s **Tramell Jones Jr.** capitalized on the Longhorns' struggles, completing 22 of 35 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start, leading his team back from a 17-3 deficit.

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