AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said he wants 20% of his team's offensive plays to be of the explosive variety, plays that gain at least 20 yards, and against Ohio State, the Longhorns' rate was at 11%.

Why? According to quarterback Arch Manning, the answer was simple.

"Me."

Manning took ownership of his inconsistent play in the season opener against the Buckeyes on Saturday in the team's 14-7 loss. He completed 17 of 30 passes for 170 yards, throwing an interception in the third quarter that led to Ohio State's second touchdown. He did, however, nearly bring his team back from a 14-0 deficit with a great touchdown throw to Parker Livingstone in the fourth quarter.

He racked up 144 passing yards in the second half after just 26 in the first half, saying a conversation

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