About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The Longhorns are at a crossroads. That's the message from ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis . The longtime ESPN host thinks Arch Manning and the Longhorns roster is too talented to be struggling as bad as they are on offense .
"I think this is a real crossroads type moment for Texas as a team and for Arch (Manning) as a quarterback," Davis said on the PatMcAfee Show .
Davis says the problems don't start and end with Manning, but he's not playing well.
"Arch is super talented, but it just doesn't look right right now," Davis said. "It's never one person's fault. Everybody has to share responsibility, but you look at all of the weapons they don't do a great job on the offensive line. When you go back and look at the tape later, you see some easier access, quicker release-type throws that he maybe passed on that create some of the problems. And they don't run as effectively."
The Alabama grad thinks something has to change for Texas to have success the rest of the season. Whether it's replacing Manning or something else.
"Something has to change for Texas," he said. "Now, does that have to be the quarterback, per se? I don't know. But they're too talented, they've got too much invested ... to perform offensively the way they've performed up to this point."
Texas hosts the Ole Miss Rebels Saturday night at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive backs Bo Mascoe (5) and Graceson Littleton (29) break up a pass intended for Florida Gators wide receiver TJ Abrams (4) during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) catches a pass for a touchdown ahead of Florida Gators cornerback Ben Hanks III (12) during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; fl Florida Gators wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) is tackled by Texas Longhorns defensive back Kade Phillips (8) during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns edge Colin Simmons (1) sacks Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) reacts after running for a first down to secure a victory at the end of the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators tight end Lacota Dippre (17) is congratulated by teammates after catching a touchdown during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators Head Coach Jon Sumrall during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators Head Coach Jon Sumrall signals to players at the end of the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) runs for yards during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators safety Bryce Thornton (1) breaks up a pass intended for Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) escapes a tackle by Florida Gators linebacker Aaron Chiles, Jr. (8) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Overall view of a game between the Texas Longhorns and Florida Gators during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) keeps the ball for yards while defended by Texas Longhorns defensive back Kade Phillips (8) and Jelani McDonald (4) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) escapes a tackle from Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Actor Matthew McConaughey before a game between the Texas Longhorns and the Florida Gators at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) and running back Raleek Brown (0) celebrate after Brown ran for a touchdown during the first half against the Florida Gators at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) throws a pass during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) runs past Florida Gators defensive back John Meredith III (0) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators cornerback Cormani McClain (25) interferes with a pass intended for Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass during the first half against the Florida Gators at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before a game against the Florida Gators at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian talks with Florida Gators Head Coach Jon Sumrall before a game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 1 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive backs Bo Mascoe (5) and Graceson Littleton (29) break up a pass intended for Florida Gators wide receiver TJ Abrams (4) during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 1 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive backs Bo Mascoe (5) and Graceson Littleton (29) break up a pass intended for Florida Gators wide receiver TJ Abrams (4) during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 2 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) catches a pass for a touchdown ahead of Florida Gators cornerback Ben Hanks III (12) during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 3 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; fl Florida Gators wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) is tackled by Texas Longhorns defensive back Kade Phillips (8) during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 4 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns edge Colin Simmons (1) sacks Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 5 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) reacts after running for a first down to secure a victory at the end of the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 6 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators tight end Lacota Dippre (17) is congratulated by teammates after catching a touchdown during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 7 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators Head Coach Jon Sumrall during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 8 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators Head Coach Jon Sumrall signals to players at the end of the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 9 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) runs for yards during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 10 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators safety Bryce Thornton (1) breaks up a pass intended for Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 11 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) escapes a tackle by Florida Gators linebacker Aaron Chiles, Jr. (8) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 12 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Overall view of a game between the Texas Longhorns and Florida Gators during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 13 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) keeps the ball for yards while defended by Texas Longhorns defensive back Kade Phillips (8) and Jelani McDonald (4) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 14 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) escapes a tackle from Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 15 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Actor Matthew McConaughey before a game between the Texas Longhorns and the Florida Gators at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 16 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) and running back Raleek Brown (0) celebrate after Brown ran for a touchdown during the first half against the Florida Gators at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 17 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) throws a pass during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 18 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) runs past Florida Gators defensive back John Meredith III (0) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 19 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators cornerback Cormani McClain (25) interferes with a pass intended for Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 20 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass during the first half against the Florida Gators at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 21 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before a game against the Florida Gators at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 22 / 22 PHOTOS: Texas season in jeopardy after stunning loss to Gators Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian talks with Florida Gators Head Coach Jon Sumrall before a game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images (Scott Wachter, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Contact/Follow us @LonghornsWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas news, notes and opinions. Follow Trey on X: @TreyLuerssen .
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