Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning saved his season on Saturday.
The Longhorns (4-2, 1-1 in SEC) defeated arch rival Oklahoma (5-1, 1-1 in SEC), ranked No. 6 in the newest Related Press high 25 ballot, 23-6, within the annual Purple River Rivalry, to cease the bleeding after a tough begin to the season. Ranked first within the preseason AP ballot, Texas dropped from the rankings following final weekend’s loss to Florida.
As necessary because it was for the group to get again into the win column, it was equally as necessary that Manning had a decent efficiency after struggling by way of 5 video games.
Arch Manning regular as Texas picks up most spectacular win of the season
The much-ballyhooed former five-star high-school prospect from the 2023 class was 21-of-27 for 166 yards and a landing whereas including 34 yards on 4 carries, together with a 29-yarder that arrange a late area purpose. Whereas he struggled through the fourth quarter in opposition to Florida, Manning performed his finest within the second half versus Oklahoma. He was 11-of-13 for 97 yards and a landing after halftime.
Manning was additionally sturdy in high-leverage conditions, going 11-of-12 on third downs, selecting up seven firsts. His landing halfway by way of the third quarter got here on a Third-and-8, when he calmly stood within the pocket earlier than ripping the ball into the tip zone, the place he discovered broad receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. for the 12-yard rating.
