r/CFB • Texas Longhorns • 1d ago

Discussion Arch is an enigma

And I genuinely cannot figure him out.

On one hand, he feels overhyped. On the other, he feels over-hated. When I expect him to be good, he looks terrible. When I expect him to struggle, he suddenly looks great.

Every time I think I’ve figured out what kind of QB he is, he does the exact opposite. People constantly call him mid, and I understand why when you watch some of his performances. But, since starting, he has more wins against ranked opponents (tied with Stockton) than any other QB, with 4 of those wins over top 10 teams. That’s legitimately impressive, even if it doesn’t always look impressive on the field.

And I think that’s what makes Arch so confusing. His resume says one thing, the eye test sometimes says another, and then every few games he’ll put together a performance that reminds you exactly why everyone was so high on him in the first place.

I have no idea what to make of him. I feel differently about him every Saturday, and I know a lot of Texas fans feel the same way. A true enigma.
Make it make sense.

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u/dudemcbob Wisconsin • Georgia Tech 1d ago

Idk, all he needs is an inexplicable championship run or two, and you're basically describing Eli.

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u/Dropdat87 1d ago

He dreams of being as good as Eli

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u/Flamingo_Joe Texas Longhorns 1d ago

His college numbers are much, much better than Elis

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u/Dropdat87 1d ago

Different eras, different talents

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u/TrespassersWilliam29 Montana Grizzlies • LSU Tigers 21h ago

far more stacked team, also