One Arch Manning play may have ruined his Heisman campaign and potential first overall pick candidacy

Heading into Week 6 of the college football season, a clear favorite for the Heisman Trophy emerged. Ohio State 's Jeremiah Smith is the overwhelming favorite, despite quarterbacks usually being favored for the award. Smith has been that good.

There's still time for a quarterback to give Smith a run for his money. Coming into the week, Arch Manning was the fifth quarterback in terms of best odds to win the Heisman, but he was considered a longshot . Following the Texas Longhorns ' loss to the Oklahoma Sooners , Manning can kiss the Heisman Trophy goodbye.

Manning's stats already weren't even close to up to par with other quarterbacks, but one crucial mistake against Oklahoma has sunk his Heisman odds, will lead to Texas relinquishing their No. 1 ranking, and could raise even more questions about his candidacy for the first overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft .

Arch Manning's late interception turns into game-winning field goal for Oklahoma in Red River Rivalry

With the game tied at 24-24 and Texas driving for a chance to set up a game-winning field goal with under 30 seconds left, Manning panicked while being blitzed and threw an ill-advised pass to a completely covered receiver. The pass was intercepted , giving Oklahoma enough time to kick a field goal of their own, which won them the game 27-24 .

Manning's interception came on 2nd and 10, with Texas having the ball past midfield, and the Longhorns still holding on to two timeouts. There was no need to force the throw, but Manning did and the team paid the consequences .

Manning did throw three touchdowns in the game , but he also threw two interceptions and continues to show too many weaknesses in his overall game.