Arch Manning breaks barriers: the trifecta even Peyton never achieved

Arch Manning delivered the best performance of his young career with the Texas Longhorns. He didn’t just throw four touchdown passes and rack up 389 passing yards without an interception. He also ran for a score and caught a pass in the end zone. That combination made him the first Texas player ever to record a touchdown by pass, run, and reception in a single contest. As Marca reported, Manning is the first college quarterback to achieve that trifecta since Dak Prescott did it in 2014.

The game began with Arch Manning firing a 46-yard strike to DeAndre Moore Jr., igniting the crowd. Soon after, in a cleverly designed play, Parker Livingstone tossed a four-yard pass that Manning hauled in for a touchdown reception. It was the first time a Texas quarterback had caught a touchdown since David Ash in 2011. Arkansas’s defense had no answers. Manning struck again with a 54-yard bomb, and by halftime he already had three total scores.

Sarkisian’s plan and flawless execution

Offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian went all-in on a vertical, aggressive scheme. Arch Manning executed it with poise. He produced more than ten completions of at least 15 yards and six throws that traveled over 25. Arkansas’s secondary simply couldn’t keep up and was overwhelmed. Manning, known for his mobility, used his legs when necessary, but his success came from attacking deep and maintaining confidence through all four quarters.

Arch Manning becomes the first SEC QB with a passing TD, rushing TD, and a receiving TD in THE SAME GAME since Dak Prescott in 2014 🤯

Texas blows out Arkansas 52-37 😤 pic.twitter.com/nPC9NB0MVI

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 23, 2025

The performance by Arch Manning rewrote pages of the Texas record book. It also confirmed that the heir to the most famous surname in college football is building his own identity. He surpassed his previous career-high of 346 yards by the end of the third quarter and showed he can lead the Longhorns in high-pressure games.

The immediate future

The impact of Arch Manning’s night goes beyond the numbers. He proved he is ready to be a central figure in the NCAA and that his last name is not a burden but a springboard to greatness.

 

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Texas found in Arch Manning the spark it needed to solidify its offense. With this performance, the young quarterback earned his place in program history and sent a clear message. He is prepared to embrace the role of leader and push the Longhorns into the national elite.