Shedeur Sanders vs Arch Manning: Texas and Colorado fans spark ‘who is overrated?’ debate

Arch Manning's first Texas game of the season has sparked severe criticism, with fans comparing him to Colorado alum Shedeur Sanders.

Published on: Aug 31, 2025, 01:38:14 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Arch Manning's first Texas game of the season has sparked severe criticism, not only from the Longhorns fans but also from a few who compared him to Colorado alum Shedeur Sanders. Both quarterbacks come from a football dynasty. The 21-year-old Arch is the nephew of NFL greats Peyton and Eli Manning. He is the son of Cooper Manning.

Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns leaves the field after a 14-7 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes (Getty Images via AFP)

Shedeur, on the other hand, is the son of Hall of Fame Deion Sanders, aka Coach Prime. While the 23-year-old is set to make his NFL debut with the Cleveland Browns, his brilliant college stats have time and again brought up comparisons.

On Saturday, Arch Manning was subjected to similar comparisons. Several social media users claimed the Longhorns QB is simply ‘overrated’.

“Arch Manning is who mainstream media and the NFL is trying to convince people to believe Shedeur Sanders is….An overrated quarterback who has privilege because of his last name — and not his actual abilities 🫠🫠🫠,” one fan wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“If Shedeur Sanders was on Texas instead of Arch Manning they would have scored already,” another on added.

“The hate for Arch Manning needs to be just as loud as it was for Shedeur. This is the definition of hype off a last name with no stats, no proof. Shedeur put up numbers under pressure every week, Arch hasn’t done a thing yet but he gets Heisman talk? Media bias at its finest,” a third person tweeted.

Shedeur Sanders College stats

Over four Division I seasons (two at Jackson State and two at Colorado), Sanders threw for approximately 7,364 passing yards and 64 touchdowns. His standout seasons include 2023 with Colorado: 3,230 passing yards and 27 touchdowns, and 2024: a career-high 4,134 passing yards and 37 touchdowns.

In 2024, he achieved a remarkable 74% completion rate, led the FBS in accuracy, and earned accolades, including Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.

Arch Manning stats vs Ohio State

Completions/attempts: 17/30

Passing yards: 170

Passing TDs: 1

INTs: 1

Carries: 10

Rushing yards: 38

Rushing TDs: 0

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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