.Dave Wilson, ESPN Workers WriterSep 28, 2024, 09:33 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is an university soccer reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning Information, San Diego Union-Tribune and also Sin City Sun.AUSTIN, Texas-- No. 1 Texas acquired its own very first SEC gain responsible for the arm of Arc Manning, who aided the Longhorns get rid of a slow begin and also some self-inflicted misfortunes to beat Mississippi State 35-13 on Saturday.Manning was 26-of-31 for 324 backyards as well as pair of goals, and also included 33 rushing yards and also yet another score, despite Johntay Prepare II falling an agape goal elapsed that will possess added another 62 passing gardens in the second quarter. A full week after tossing 2 interceptions in his initial begin against UL Monroe, Manning claimed he believed even more kicked back." I assume recently I failed to possess as a lot exciting as I wanted to," Manning stated. "I presume I had a small amount much more enjoyable today even though it was a little stony." It was stony due to the fact that running back Jaydon Blue shed 2 fumbles-- one in the red region-- Chef lost a touchdown as well as there were 8 penalties on the Texas offense. Coach Steve Sarkisian slammed themself for having his crew zing a basket yet after that going all out on fourth down after a defensive penalty offered the Longhorns another odds. Texas failed to convert, taking three factors off the board.The Longhorns entered halftime with a 14-6 top as Mississippi State utilized a ground-heavy technique behind accurate freshman quarterback Michael Vehicle Buren Jr. The Bulldogs ran 73 plays to Texas' 62, but the Longhorns outgained all of them 522 yards to 294. There were additionally 17 penalties in the video game, several with long testimonials." It was tough for the activity to receive a rhythm to it," Sarkisian said.But he was pleased the Longhorns navigated this stretch of the time and Quinn Ewers' injury to start 5-0. It is actually the 2nd direct period Texas has actually begun 5-0, marking simply the 2nd attend the past half a century the Longhorns have performed it in next years. Texas possesses an off full week showing up, followed by the Red River Competition in Dallas versus Oklahoma, just before Georgia concerns Austin the following week.Sarkisian mentioned the Longhorns showed poise, and he was pleased they had the capacity to survive their first SEC challenge while permitting Ewers recover from a strained skew personal injury without having to rush him back." Our team require Quinn back due to the fact that he's our quarterback and he's our innovator," Sarkisian stated. "I believe that impacts the whole crew as well as idea, yet what I assume our team learned as well as what Arch learned listed here over the last 2 1/2 activities is this crew can easily depend on him too." Manning mentioned he was ready for Ewers' profits whenever that may be." I think Quinn's proved himself," Manning said. "I imply, he led us to the Sweets Dish in 2013 and also he's participated in really effectively this year, therefore this is his group. I think he is actually visiting go back and also play actually effectively, yet I'll be ready for when my variety's gotten in touch with if they need me. So our company're just heading to try as well as keep this factor rolling.".