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Arch Manning vs. Braden Atkinson: 2026 stats compared

Texas vs. Oregon State

Braden Atkinson is ahead on 8 of 9 stats, including passing yards, passing TDs and interceptions thrown. Arch Manning has the edge on rushing yards. Both are quarterbacks: Arch Manning for Texas and Braden Atkinson for Oregon State, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

Arch Manning vs. Braden Atkinson, stat by stat

StatArch ManningBraden Atkinson
Passing yards1,542 57th2,636 1st
Passing TDs11 45th23 1st
Interceptions thrown72
Completion %63.1% 82nd69.3% 22nd
Yards per attempt7.8 69th9.6 13th
Passing success rate41.0% 101st49.8% 24th
EPA per play0.14 132nd0.39 33rd
Sack rate8.8% 150th3.2% 31st
Rushing yards230 62nd69 153rd

The better number on each row is marked. National ranks are among every FBS quarterback with the stat; rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Where do Arch Manning and Braden Atkinson rank nationally?

Arch ManningBraden AtkinsonPassing yards57th1stPassing TDs45th1stCompletion %82nd22ndYards per attempt69th13thPassing success rate101st24thEPA per play132nd33rdSack rate150th31stRushing yards62nd153rd1st (best)209th

Each row is one stat. The dots show where Arch Manning and Braden Atkinson rank among FBS quarterbacks with enough snaps to qualify, with each player's rank printed by his dot: further left is better. Hover or tap a dot for the number behind it.

Arch Manning and Braden Atkinson: career stats

Arch Manning

SeasonTeamComp.Att.Comp. %Pass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
2023Texas2540.0%300070
2024Texas619067.8%938921084
2025Texas24840461.4%3,16326739910
2026Texas12519863.1%1,5421172302
Career43669762.6%5,673461674416

Braden Atkinson

SeasonTeamComp.Att.Comp. %Pass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
2025Mercer26840765.8%3,611341191
2026Oregon State19027469.3%2,636232692
Career45868167.3%6,2475713783

Seasons since 2022 from CollegeFootballData.com (FBS games), plus this season from the play-by-play.

Their seasons, game by game

Arch Manning

QB, Texas (5–2). Junior. 6-4, 222 pounds. New Orleans, LA

WeekOpponentPassing yardsPassing TDsInterceptions thrownRushing yards
1Texas State3054116
2Ohio State2171140
3UTSA1642053
4Tennessee2010129
6Oklahoma2643230
7Florida1731029
8Ole Miss2180233

Braden Atkinson

QB, Oregon State (5–2). Sophomore. 6-1, 208 pounds. Raleigh, NC

WeekOpponentPassing yardsPassing TDsInterceptions thrownRushing yards
1Houston376108
2Texas Tech419210
3Montana333501
4UTEP301318
5Colorado State4495033
6San Diego State409500
7Washington State3492019

Questions about Arch Manning vs. Braden Atkinson

Who's better, Arch Manning or Braden Atkinson?

Braden Atkinson is ahead on 8 of 9 stats, including passing yards, passing TDs and interceptions thrown. Arch Manning has the edge on rushing yards. Both are quarterbacks: Arch Manning for Texas and Braden Atkinson for Oregon State, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

Who has more passing yards, Arch Manning or Braden Atkinson?

Braden Atkinson: 2,636 passing yards to Arch Manning's 1,542, 1st among FBS quarterbacks.

Who has more touchdown passes, Arch Manning or Braden Atkinson?

Braden Atkinson: 23 passing TDs to Arch Manning's 11, 1st among FBS quarterbacks.

Who's more efficient, Arch Manning or Braden Atkinson?

Braden Atkinson: 49.8% passing success rate to Arch Manning's 41.0%, 24th among FBS quarterbacks.

Who has the better EPA per play, Arch Manning or Braden Atkinson?

Braden Atkinson: 0.39 EPA per play to Arch Manning's 0.14, 33rd among FBS quarterbacks.

Who has more career passing yards, Arch Manning or Braden Atkinson?

Braden Atkinson: 6,247 to Arch Manning's 5,673, counting FBS seasons since 2022.

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