ESPN “College GameDay” analyst Rece Davis has made a bold prediction ahead of the highly anticipated Louisiana Monroe-Texas showdown. The No. 1-ranked Texas Longhorns are set to face the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, not far from Arch Manning’s old stomping grounds in New Orleans. With head coach Steve Sarkisian ruling out Quinn Ewers on Thursday, the stage is set for Manning to make his first career start on Saturday night.
The lead-up to this game has been filled with controversy, especially after the Warhawks’ defensive coordinator sparked headlines by downplaying the threat of Manning, saying many of his players have already faced him in high school. As 44.5-point underdogs according to DraftKings Sportsbook, Louisiana-Monroe might have given the top-ranked Longhorns extra fuel for the contest.
On the ESPN “College GameDay” podcast, Rece Davis shared his take alongside Stanford Steve and Pete Thamel. When Steve mentioned he’d “take the points” for Louisiana-Monroe to cover the spread, Davis weighed in with a significant prediction. Manning, who made waves during Week 3 with five touchdown passes and a viral 67-yard rushing score against UTSA, has another chance to prove he’s ready to step in when called upon. With Ewers set to return as the starter, this game offers Manning the perfect opportunity to cement his reputation and show that he can lead the Longhorns when needed
