Texas' Sarkisian dismisses question about QB Arch Manning possibly having throwing issues

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Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws against San Jose State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian rebuffed a question about Arch Manning's physical well-being after videos posted on social media on the weekend sparked speculation the quarterback might have throwing issues.

On the television broadcast during the No. 7 Longhorns' 38-7 win over San Jose State on Saturday, Manning appeared to grimace as he threw a ball short to receiver Ryan Wingo.

During Sarkisian's weekly news conference on Monday, a reporter said that Manning “seemed to be having some throwing pains,” and Sarkisian cut him off.

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