Texas makes big announcement about Arch Manning
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning warms up before the game against the BYU Cougars at Royal-Memorial Stadium on Saturday October 28, 2023. Photo Credit: Jay Janner/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK
Quinn Ewers suffered an injury during his Texas Longhorns’ 56-7 win over UTSA last week, and the quarterback is going to be sidelined for at least one game.
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian announced on Thursday that Arch Manning will start Saturday’s game for the Longhorns against Louisiana Monroe. The start will be the first of Manning’s collegiate career.
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Manning played extremely well against UL Monroe after Ewers left the game with an oblique/abdomen injury. The redshirt freshman went 9/12 for 223 yards, 4 touchdowns and no interceptions. Manning also had a beautiful touchdown run.
Ewers is viewed as week-to-week with his injury, so he might only miss one game. If Manning can build off his performance from last week, there will be no need for Texas to rush Ewers back.
Texas is 3-0 on the season. While Ewers is one of the best quarterbacks in the nation and a Heisman Trophy candidate, Longhorns fans will be excited for Manning to make his first start.
