Quinn Ewers was that guy. He was the No. 1 recruit, the first perfectly graded quarterback in the 247Sports Composite since Vince Young. His initial decommitment from Texas in 2020 as a high school recruit portended the end of the Tom Herman era.

Arch Manning voiced a very honest message to Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian and the rest of the team after the heartbreaking defeat against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

As the Texas football players shared hugs, handshakes and tears after Friday’s 28-14 loss to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff semifinal, Arch Manning sat quietly in his locker and slowly dressed.