Vince Young, a renowned figure in Texas Longhorns football history, took a moment to celebrate with Arch Manning during the team”s impressive victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks. The game, which took place in Week 13 of the regular season, ended with a score of 52-37, highlighting the Longhorns” potent offense that fans had anticipated throughout the season.
Young, who led Texas to its last national championship, expressed his admiration for Manning”s performance. After Manning threw a 48-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Moore Jr., Young bowed in appreciation as Manning exited the field, demonstrating his respect for the young quarterback”s achievements.
Manning”s performance was nothing short of spectacular, as he became the first player in Longhorns history to achieve a passing, receiving, and rushing touchdown in the same game. He concluded the match with 389 passing yards, setting a new career high and drawing attention to his impressive turnaround this season.
Initially labeled a “bust,” Manning has transformed his narrative, putting up numbers that rival other leading candidates for the prestigious Heisman Trophy. Young”s acknowledgment of Manning”s skills signals a promising future for the Longhorns, reinforcing the belief that they are in capable hands with their current signal-caller.
As Manning prepares to face off against the Texas A&M Aggies, he aims to continue his upward trajectory while aiming to spoil the Aggies” perfect season and secure a spot for his team in the College Football Playoff. The highly anticipated matchup is set for November 28 at 6:30 PM CT on the Longhorns” home turf.
