Football fans are teeing off on The Atlantic’s Jemele Hill over her scorching hot take on Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning.

The 21-year-old Arch Manning had a lackluster outing against Ohio State on Saturday afternoon, completing 17 of 30 pass attempts for 170 yards, a touchdown and one interception. The Longhorns were shut out for the first 56 minutes before Manning hit Parker Livingstone for a 32-yard touchdown with 3:28 remaining.

During Manning’s tough first half, the popular sports reporter delivered this hot take that caused a stir on X/Twitter.

“Arch Manning is considered a generational talent. I’m curious, what are the qualities that people feel like make him a generational talent?” Hill asked her followers.

Fans quickly came back at Hill over the viral Arch Manning post.

“He is gifted physically. Big arm and can run. But talent needs to be refined. Also you know you can’t overreact week 1. He’s a sophomore playing an experienced defense with a lot of potential first rounders,” a fan wrote.

“Probably doing this at age 20 + being the son of all-time greats talent wise which studies show genes are a massive part of success in sports + having been groomed mentally and physically to play football since a young age.

Who knows if he’ll end up being great but I do know getting THIS much hate since age 14 is not normal for anyone and will come with its own challenges. I can’t remember Jayden Daniels trending on twitter after his stinker of a game 1 his last year,” said another.

“As a buckeye fan, I’m here to tell you or anyone else -watch and wait. Manning is still going to light it up this season. Ohio State‘s defense is just that good,” a user said.

“It’s his first game to start in a big moment and he’s a sophomore. A little early to start that narrative,” another wrote.

“Jemele hill is considered a sports analyst. I’m curious, what are the qualities that people feel like make her a sports analyst?” remarked a user.

“Well for one he’s talented, and so were multiple generations in the Manning family,” wrote a fan.

The 2025 Heisman Trophy betting odds also drastically changed during Arch Manning’s sluggish first half, with LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and Clemson signal-caller Cade Klubnik emerging as the new front-runners.

Too Soon To Worry About Arch Manning

Arch Manning (Aaron E. Martinez-Imagn Images)
Per ESPN’s Heather Dinich, Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian quickly came to the defense of Manning after the game, citing the sky-high expectations he has to endure.

“For Arch, the expectations were out of control on the outside,” Sarkisian told reporters. “I’d say let’s finish the book before we judge him. That’s one chapter.”

The Longhorns were playing the national champions in a hostile environment, and it’s not like Manning is a seasoned NCAA veteran. If folks are going to freak out after one bad game from Manning, then why hasn’t the panic button been hit in Alabama following their awful performance agaisnt Florida State?

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.