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“Has Me Hesitant”: Kirk Herbstreit Snubs Arch Manning’s Texas for Big 10 Team that Passed Early CFB Tests

Football pundit Kirk Herbstreit recently expressed doubts about the top-ranked Texas squad on his program, pointing to offensive unevenness as a primary worry despite an undefeated four-win start. Comparing the Longhorns to Big Ten powerhouse Ohio State, the analyst favored the Buckeyes for their steadier week-to-week execution and balanced attack under head coach Ryan Day.

While Steve Sarkisian's unit boasts a strong defense and secured a narrow twenty to seventeen victory over Tennessee alongside a twenty-four to twenty-three win against Ohio State, quarterback Arch Manning has seen his production dip significantly in those marquee matchups. Meanwhile, the Buckeyes have rebounded cleanly from their trip to Austin, with quarterback Julian Sayin displaying sharp passing efficiency across five contests.

Ohio State holds a four-and-one record featuring recent victories over Illinois and Iowa, demonstrating the offensive consistency that currently has observers questioning the top-ranked Longhorns.

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