Arch Manning’s mental battle: Why Texas’ QB must hit the reset button

Texas QB Arch Manning is struggling — not from injury, but mentally. Here’s why fixing his mindset could revive the Longhorns’ offense.

San Jose State v Texas | Tim Warner/GettyImagesIt’s no secret that Arch Manning and No. 8 Texas are struggling on offense. The run game has carried more weight than the passing attack, and the defense is doing the heavy lifting.

But let's take a different angle here.

Some believe that Manning might be nursing an injury, and that’s worth keeping in mind. Still, the bigger piece of the puzzle may not be physical at all — it’s mental. And when it comes to quarterback play, the mental side is often what makes or breaks a season.

Why the mental matters

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