The hype machine has been in full force since Arch Manning arrived at Texas as the No. 1 overall recruit, but after two years as college football’s most famous backup, it’s time to take over the Longhorns’ offense for good.

Paul Finebaum cannot stop gushing over Texas QB Arch Manning, and now he has guaranteed a Week 1 victory over Ohio State thanks to Manning.

With an aforementioned Week 1 showdown against Ohio State this year, Manning will immediately be put to the test. Finebaum’s colleague in Harry Douglas added that he agrees with Finebaum, thinking the Texas quarterback needs to show the college football world what he’s capable of, and quick.