The Texas Longhorns' national title hopes ended on Friday night with a stinging loss to Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. Steve Sarkisian's team was in position to tie the game late in the fourth quarter with strong 70-yard drive that got them all the way down to the goal line.

Ohio State bounced Arch Manning and the Longhorns from the College Football Playoff with a 28-14 win on Friday. Many Texas fans wanted to see more of Manning with Ewers struggling at times but he played just one consequential snap, keeping a scoring drive alive with an 8-yard carry.

Texas’ heartbreaking loss to Ohio State on Friday paves the way for the future and into the right hand of Arch Manning.

A sophomore expected to start at quarterback for the Longhorns next season, Arch Manning praised Quinn Ewers and the team leaders after the CFP loss.

The bulk of football fandom wants to see the highly touted Arch Manning against the Buckeyes, but the Longhorns have a plan in place

Before Friday's game, Quinn Ewers, who’s been Texas’ starting quarterback for the past three seasons, sat down with ESPN’s Pete Thamel. When asked if he expects to return to college football in 2025, Ewers didn’t hesitate: “ No, I don’t. ”

Some Texas fans are ready to see Arch Manning play for a shot at the national championship game. Viewers of the 2025 Cotton Bowl called for Steve Sarkisian

Arch Manning showed leadership in addressing the Texas football upperclassmen departing for the 2025 NFL draft.

Arch Manning was handed the keys to the Texas offense for one play against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl - and the star quarterback was involved in a controversial moment

Backup quarterback Arch Manning entered the play just before halftime during Texas' Cotton Bowl Classic game against Ohio State at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Friday