.Dave Wilson, ESPN Personnel WriterSep 28, 2024, 09:33 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is actually a college football media reporter. He previously operated at The Dallas Morning Updates, San Diego Union-Tribune as well as Las Vegas Sun.AUSTIN, Texas-- No. 1 Texas obtained its first SEC succeed behind the branch of Arc Manning, that helped the Longhorns conquer a sluggish start and some self-inflicted setbacks to trump Mississippi Condition 35-13 on Saturday.Manning was actually 26-of-31 for 324 yards and also pair of touchdowns, and also added thirty three rushing gardens as well as one more rating, even with Johntay Cook II losing a wide-open goal pass that will've incorporated another 62 passing gardens in the second fourth. A week after throwing pair of interceptions in his first begin against UL Monroe, Manning mentioned he believed a lot more rested." I presume last week I really did not have as a lot exciting as I wished to," Manning said. "I think I had a little even more exciting today although it was actually a little rough." It was actually rocky given that operating back Jaydon Blue shed two fumbles-- one at a loss area-- Chef fell a goal and also there were eight charges on the Texas offense. Train Steve Sarkisian slammed himself for having his staff zing a field goal but at that point going all out on 4th down after a defensive penalty gave the Longhorns yet another chance. Texas failed to convert, taking 3 points off the board.The Longhorns went into halftime with a 14-6 top as Mississippi State utilized a ground-heavy technique responsible for correct freshman quarterback Michael Vehicle Buren Jr. The Bulldogs managed 73 plays to Texas' 62, yet the Longhorns outgained all of them 522 lawns to 294. There were actually additionally 17 penalties in the activity, several along with extensive testimonials." It was actually tough for the activity to receive a rhythm to it," Sarkisian said.But he was actually pleased the Longhorns browsed this stretch of the period as well as Quinn Ewers' personal injury to begin 5-0. It is actually the 2nd straight season Texas has begun 5-0, noting just the 2nd attend recent half a century the Longhorns have performed it in back-to-back years. Texas possesses an off full week coming up, followed due to the Red Stream Rivalry in Dallas against Oklahoma, just before Georgia pertains to Austin the complying with week.Sarkisian mentioned the Longhorns revealed poise, and he delighted in they managed to endure their very first SEC problem while letting Ewers recoup from a stretched skew injury without needing to hurry him back." Our experts need Quinn back since he's our quarterback and also he's our forerunner," Sarkisian mentioned. "I believe that impacts the entire crew and opinion, but what I presume we discovered and what Arc found out here over the last 2 1/2 activities is this crew can count on him also." Manning stated he awaited Ewers' return whenever that might be." I assume Quinn's proved themself," Manning claimed. "I mean, he led our team to the Glucose Bowl in 2014 as well as he is actually participated in really effectively this year, so this is his team. I assume he is actually going to go back as well as participate in really well, but I'll await when my number's phoned if they require me. So our experts're simply visiting make an effort and also maintain this trait rolling.".