College Football

Kickoff

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AUSTIN, Texas — As his moment of truth rapidly approaches, it seems that Arch Manning has become sick and tired of Arch Manning.

More specifically, the Texas starting quarterback has grown weary of the hot takes and grand proclamations about him that seem to permeate the sports media landscape almost nonstop on the eve of the biggest game of his life: a road start for the No. 1 Longhorns at No. 3 Ohio State, the reigning national champion.