Urban Meyer says Arch Manning has ‘gone backwards’ as noise grows surrounding starting job security

Urban Meyer says Texas quarterback Arch Manning has regressed and believes the team should consider benching him, as the Longhorns’ losses have intensified scrutiny of his starting role. Meyer argues that Texas is at a turning point and needs to give backup KJ Lacey Jr. more opportunity.

Manning impressed Meyer during Texas’ comeback win over Ohio State last month, but has struggled in two consecutive defeats. Meyer notes that Manning now has standout receivers Cam Coleman and Ryan Wingo, while Texas has fallen from 12th to 19th in the AP poll after losing to Florida. The Longhorns next face No. 7 Ole Miss.