Arch Manning's debut as the full-time starting quarterback for No. 1 Texas against No. 3 Ohio State has drawn support from unlikely corners: former Oklahoma and Texas A&M coaches. Legendary Sooners coach Barry Switzer, who led Oklahoma from 1973-88 and won three national championships, revealed Thursday that he is rooting for the Longhorns.

In a text to Manning's grandfather, Pro Football Hall of Famer Archie Manning, Switzer admitted he never expected to pull for Texas, Oklahoma's longtime rival.

"Archie, I never thought there would be a day coming that I would be pulling for the University of Texas!" Switzer wrote.

Former Texas A&M coach R. C. Slocum, who led the Aggies from 1989-2002, also sent well-wishes via text. Switzer shared screenshots of his exchange with Archie Man

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