By ALEX RASKIN US SPORTS EDITOR Published at 03:45 GMT on 26 October 2025. Updated at 14:02 GMT on 26 October 2025.| Updated: 14:02 GMT, 26 October 2025
After the Longhorns were ranked No. 1 in preseason, Steve Sarkisian was unable to provide an immediate update regarding Manning. The quarterback is now 5-2 this season. The Longhorns were ranked No. 1 in the nation at the start of this season. Texas is now 3-1 in the Southeastern Conference. After Manning got hurt during a 13 yard scramble, Caldwell stepped up and threw a 10-yard ball to Emmett Mosley. Mississippi State’s final possession ended in a fumble, which secured the victory for Texas. Sarkisian later credited Caldwell for his camaraderie and friendship with Manning, for helping him to take control during such a crucial situation.I think that his relationship with Arch played a major role. Sarkisian stated that Caldwell and Sarkisian have a good relationship. What a great moment for him to make that throw.Manning’s performance was one of his best before he got hurt. New Orleans native Archie Manning, grandson of Saints’ quarterback Archie, completed 29 of his 46 passes for 346 yard and three touchdowns. Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs for a first down against Mississippi State Matthew Caldwell of the Texas Longhorns celebrates with Christian Clark after the OT win Manning recently got his first win in the Red River Rivalry earlier this month in Dallas He did, however, toss his fifth interception of the season.Texas actually trailed 31-14 in the third quarter, but Manning led the Longhorns to 24 points in the fourth to tie the game.Sarkisian praised Manning for his maturity, saying that he had grown up considerably since he was the country’s top recruit just a few short years ago. 22 Texas will now host No. Vanderbilt, No. 10, is now in Austin to prepare for the crucial showdown against No. 5 Georgia.
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Arch Manning is injured in overtime, but his BACKUP leads Texas’ dramatic comeback victory vs Mississippi State
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