Texas coach defends Arch Manning after OK loss amid criticism

Sep 6, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) and teammates wear Texas sticker on their helmets with a star honoring Texas flood victims during the game against San Jose State Spartans at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images The Texas Longhorns football team lost its first game of the season on Saturday, falling to the Oklahoma Sooners in the Red River Rivalry following two crucial late-game interceptions from Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning, the nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning. On Sunday, ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum, who crowned the young quarterback…