For fans of the Steelers, the attachment to mediocrity has gotten to be too much. Many are calling for the Steelers to dump all their expendable assets this offseason and start over. Forget this purgatory and instead, drop into hell for a year, then come out the other side with Arch Manning in place after the 2026 draft.

As the Texas football players shared hugs, handshakes and tears after Friday’s 28-14 loss to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff semifinal, Arch Manning sat quietly in his locker and slowly dressed.

Texas’ heartbreaking loss to Ohio State on Friday paves the way for the future and into the right hand of Arch Manning.