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FOX’s Joel Klatt Issues “Scary” Arch Manning Warning as Steve Sarkisian Pushes Back on Criticism

FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt has escalated his criticism of Texas quarterback Arch Manning, framing the Longhorns’ star’s inconsistent play as a growing concern for the program’s future. Manning’s ability to deliver elite deep passes—such as a 41-yard throw to Cam Coleman against Oklahoma and a 50-yard strike to the same receiver during Texas State’s game—has drawn attention to his rare arm talent.

However, Klatt highlighted glaring errors, including a costly fourth-quarter pick-six in the Red River Rivalry, where Manning’s misread of a route and poor footwork led to a game-sealing turnover. The analyst emphasized Manning’s responsibility for both the offensive ceiling and its floor, noting his hesitation in the pocket and repeated struggles under pressure, particularly in clutch moments like the Sooners game’s second half, where he froze despite multiple open targets.

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