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Michael Kadlick

ESPN Analyst Says Arch Manning, Texas Got 'Belichick-ed' By Ohio State, Matt Patricia

Arch Manning and No. 1 Texas struggled to get anything going offensively in their Week 1 14-7 loss to No. 3 Ohio State. The Longhorns' offense scored just seven points and were just 1-for-5 on fourth down, while Manning completed 17-of-30 passes for 170 yards, one touchdown, and a back-breaking second-half interception.

The Buckeyes' defense, now led by long-time Patriots assistant Matt Patricia, dominated—reminding football fans again of the bearded genius with a pencil stuffed behind his ear, rather than the Bill Belichick disciple shoe-horned into calling offensive plays for Mac Jones.

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