.Dave Wilson, ESPN Personnel WriterSep 28, 2024, 09:33 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is actually an university soccer media reporter. He previously operated at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun.AUSTIN, Texas-- No. 1 Texas obtained its first SEC gain responsible for the branch of Arc Manning, who aided the Longhorns conquer a slow begin as well as some self-inflicted troubles to defeat Mississippi State 35-13 on Saturday.Manning was actually 26-of-31 for 324 lawns and 2 touchdowns, and also included 33 rushing yards and also one more rating, despite Johntay Prepare II losing a wide-open goal pass that would certainly possess incorporated another 62 passing yards in the 2nd fourth. A week after throwing pair of interceptions in his first beginning versus UL Monroe, Manning mentioned he thought much more kicked back." I presume last week I didn't have as much enjoyable as I wanted to," Manning claimed. "I presume I had a little much more fun today although it was actually a little bit of rocky." It was actually rocky given that managing back Jaydon Blue shed 2 fumbles-- one at a loss zone-- Cook dropped a goal and also there were eight charges on the Texas offense. Train Steve Sarkisian slammed themself for possessing his staff zing a basket however after that going for it on fourth down after a protective fine provided the Longhorns another chance. Texas failed to convert, taking 3 aspects off the board.The Longhorns went into halftime with a 14-6 top as Mississippi Condition utilized a ground-heavy strategy behind true freshman quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. The Bulldogs operated 73 plays to Texas' 62, yet the Longhorns outgained all of them 522 backyards to 294. There were likewise 17 penalties in the video game, numerous along with lengthy reviews." It was difficult for the activity to receive a rhythm to it," Sarkisian said.But he was felt free to the Longhorns browsed this stretch of the period and also Quinn Ewers' personal injury to start 5-0. It is actually the second direct time Texas has started 5-0, noting simply the 2nd attend the past 50 years the Longhorns have actually done it in back-to-back years. Texas has an off full week turning up, adhered to by the Reddish River Competition in Dallas against Oklahoma, prior to Georgia concerns Austin the adhering to week.Sarkisian stated the Longhorns showed grace, and also he was pleased they managed to endure their very first SEC difficulty while permitting Ewers recover coming from a stretched skew trauma without must rush him back." Our experts require Quinn back given that he's our quarterback and also he's our forerunner," Sarkisian said. "I believe that influences the whole entire group as well as view, however what I think we found out as well as what Arc learned listed below over the final 2 1/2 video games is this team can rely on him as well." Manning stated he was ready for Ewers' return whenever that could be." I think Quinn's proved themself," Manning said. "I mean, he led our team to the Sugar Dish last year and also he's participated in truly well this year, so this is his staff. I assume he's heading to go back as well as play definitely properly, however I'll await when my number's contacted if they need me. So our company are actually only mosting likely to make an effort and also keep this point rolling.".