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Yes, it’s a possibility if Texas were to lose the SECCG and be seeded 5–12 in the CFP.

Couldn't we play 17 games, like we almost did last year? 12 regular season + 1 conference championship game ... if we are outside the top 4, say 5-12 like last year, we could play 4 more games to reach the championship round. Right? Or did I miss something?

4,000+ yard passers by year: 2024 - 7 2023 - 2 2022 - 8 2021- 9, including Bailey Zappe who threw for almost 6,000 yards 2020 - 2, COVID reduced games 2019 - 4, including two 5,000 yard passers 2018 - 3 2017 - 8 2016 - 8 2015 - 12, including one 5,000 yard passer 2014 - 4 So it is not uncommon to see 4,000 yard passers and will probably occour with 5+ considering the amount of potential games.

What I like digging into on Connelly’s posts are his efficiency projections for offense, defense, and specials teams. His projection for us having the 17th best efficiency ranking on offense is off to me, especially since he has Georgia at 8. I’m biased but we’re more talented / will be more efficient on offense. Our ST ranks 135th (which after last year, sure) but we brought in Matt Moran as a special assistant, punter Jack Bouwmeester, and kicker Mason Shipley.

Could be the biggest deterrent, no doubt. Ewers had four games in 2024 (excluding his injury game) where he threw for 202 yards or less.

I want this kids to be a longhorn and hope we make it happen.

The only problem is that we are probably going to blow every body out meaning Sark will be trying to run the clock out in every game.

To hit 5k ... 14 games: 357.14 YPG 15 games: 333.33 YPG 16 games: 312.5 YPG

I feel like the expectations for arch are becoming extravagant as the seasons gets closer. I just want to see him play a turnover free ball game against ohio state and we will go from there.

I am worried he is the type of guy who ends up at OU with a grudge and plays lights out in the cotton bowl against us. I hope we push for him. You can never have too many speedy edges who can disrupt a game.

Sign me up for standing in the pocket and taking a hit. My favorite throw from 2024.

5k or bust

I thought this was a really interesting question from @Jarveaux on a topic posted Friday afternoon. Could Texas QB Arch Manning be the first quarterback in Texas history to reach 4,000 passing yards in a single season? Doing so would set a new single season passing record for The University of Texas, breaking Colt McCoy's 2008 season of 3,859 yards. Given the length of the College Football Playoff schedule and the expectation/talent on roster currently, it is definitely within the realm of possibility. In fact, I believe it will happen. The Longhorns could play anywhere from 12–16 games in 2025. Of course, I think I speak for everyone when I say playing only 12 games meant something went terribly wrong. But for the sake of the argument, let's look at the required passing numbers to hit the 4k mark by games played. 12 games: 333.3 YPG 13 games: 307.7 YPG 14 games: 285.7 YPG 15 games: 266.6 YPG 16 games: 250.0 YPG Texas QB Quinn Ewers threw for an average of 289.9 passing yards per game in his 12 starts last year, totaling 3,472 yards. Given he missed UTSA and Mississippi State, two games where Arch Manning threw for a combined for 583 passing yards, it is fair to assume those numbers would have been comparable. Meaning, a healthy Quinn Ewers gets to the 4,000 mark last year. So for Manning, it is definitely a possibility. The University of Texas single season passing record should be on watch this fall. So back to the original question in the article's title – Will Arch Manning Hit 4,000 Passing Yards? The answer for me is simple. Yes. If the Texas QB remains healthy, there will be plenty of opportunity to run of the numbers and the length of the season will allow for Manning to eclipse the record set by the former Longhorn Legend.

I was running here to post North Shore

North Shore for the win!

I was told my bet would be confidential - you can never trust the MGM

Our own @Rod Babers started the Houston Lamar pipeline, which has also been a good one for the Longhorns.

Gerry, Bobby and I have done various studies regarding this topic over the years. I know thinking change over time and there are ebbs and flows. But I’m driving to the Houston area today and it occurred to me how good Brenham has been to the Longhorns. From Roosevelt Leaks to Limas Sweed to Malcom Brown, there have been some great Texas football players who’ve come from the land of Blue Bell. It’s hard to top the Brenham pipeline in both quality and quantity.

I’m no Title IX expert. Cutting four sports, like they did, seems a little on the extreme side.

Think he'll stay for 2026 barring astronomical stuff. Just about every NFL team wants him. Read yesterday the Rams and McVeigh would love to get him in the next draft. If does go pro after this season, he'll definitely be the first pick. Nuss, Sellers, whomever, aren't even close.

What are the chances Arch stays at Texas for 2 more years?

That is derogatory to all morons.

Not being sarcastic, but let us know what the “sharps” do the week before the game. I’d be interested in that.