.Dave Wilson, ESPN Workers WriterSep 28, 2024, 09:33 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is an university football media reporter. He recently worked at The Dallas Morning Updates, San Diego Union-Tribune as well as Sin City Sun.AUSTIN, Texas-- No. 1 Texas acquired its own 1st SEC succeed responsible for the branch of Arc Manning, who helped the Longhorns get rid of a slow start and some self-inflicted setbacks to trump Mississippi Condition 35-13 on Saturday.Manning was 26-of-31 for 324 lawns and 2 goals, as well as incorporated thirty three hurrying backyards and yet another credit rating, even with Johntay Prepare II going down an agape goal pass that would certainly possess included another 62 passing yards in the second fourth. A full week after tossing 2 interceptions in his 1st start versus UL Monroe, Manning mentioned he experienced extra kicked back." I think recently I really did not possess as much enjoyable as I desired to," Manning pointed out. "I believe I possessed a bit even more fun today although it was a little stony." It was rough since running back Jaydon Blue lost two fumbles-- one in the red area-- Cook dropped a goal and there were 8 fines on the Texas outburst. Coach Steve Sarkisian criticized themself for possessing his team zing a basket however at that point going for it on fourth down after a protective fine gave the Longhorns yet another possibility. Texas stopped working to change, taking three aspects off the board.The Longhorns went into halftime with a 14-6 top as Mississippi State used a ground-heavy approach behind true fresher quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. The Bulldogs managed 73 plays to Texas' 62, however the Longhorns outgained them 522 backyards to 294. There were actually also 17 fines in the game, numerous with extensive assessments." It was actually difficult for the activity to get a rhythm to it," Sarkisian said.But he was satisfied the Longhorns browsed this extent of the period and Quinn Ewers' injury to begin 5-0. It's the 2nd direct season Texas has actually begun 5-0, noting just the second time in the past 50 years the Longhorns have performed it in back-to-back years. Texas possesses an off week coming up, followed by the Red River Rivalry in Dallas against Oklahoma, before Georgia involves Austin the observing week.Sarkisian pointed out the Longhorns presented grace, as well as he was pleased they were able to survive their first SEC obstacle while permitting Ewers recuperate from a strained oblique personal injury without having to rush him back." Our company need Quinn back considering that he's our quarterback and he's our innovator," Sarkisian said. "I believe that impacts the whole entire staff and opinion, however what I believe our experts found out as well as what Arch learned below over the final 2 1/2 video games is this staff can easily depend on him too." Manning stated he awaited Ewers' come back whenever that might be." I believe Quinn's confirmed themself," Manning mentioned. "I mean, he led our company to the Sweets Bowl in 2015 and also he is actually participated in really well this year, thus this is his crew. I presume he's mosting likely to return as well as play truly effectively, but I'll be ready for when my number's phoned if they need me. So our company're simply visiting attempt and keep this factor rolling.".