.Dave Wilson, ESPN Team WriterSep 28, 2024, 09:33 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is actually a college regulation football media reporter. He previously operated at The Dallas Early Morning Headlines, San Diego Union-Tribune as well as Sin City Sun.AUSTIN, Texas-- No. 1 Texas got its own 1st SEC succeed responsible for the branch of Arc Manning, that helped the Longhorns overcome a slow-moving beginning and some self-inflicted obstacles to beat Mississippi State 35-13 on Saturday.Manning was 26-of-31 for 324 gardens and pair of touchdowns, and also included thirty three rushing lawns as well as yet another score, despite Johntay Cook II falling an agape touchdown pass that would've added an additional 62 passing yards in the second quarter. A week after tossing 2 interceptions in his initial start against UL Monroe, Manning stated he experienced much more loosened up." I believe last week I failed to have as a lot exciting as I intended to," Manning stated. "I presume I possessed a small amount even more enjoyable today although it was actually a little rocky." It was actually stony given that running back Jaydon Blue shed 2 fumbles-- one in the red zone-- Chef fell a goal and also there were eight charges on the Texas outburst. Coach Steve Sarkisian criticized himself for having his staff kick a field goal however at that point going all out on fourth down after a protective penalty offered the Longhorns yet another opportunity. Texas fell short to change, taking 3 points off the board.The Longhorns went into halftime with a 14-6 lead as Mississippi State utilized a ground-heavy technique responsible for real freshman quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. The Bulldogs operated 73 plays to Texas' 62, but the Longhorns outgained them 522 gardens to 294. There were additionally 17 penalties in the video game, many with extensive reviews." It was actually difficult for the game to receive a rhythm to it," Sarkisian said.But he was actually satisfied the Longhorns browsed this stretch of the season and Quinn Ewers' trauma to begin 5-0. It's the 2nd direct period Texas has actually begun 5-0, denoting just the second time in the past half a century the Longhorns have performed it in back-to-back years. Texas possesses an off week showing up, followed by the Red Stream Rivalry in Dallas versus Oklahoma, before Georgia concerns Austin the complying with week.Sarkisian pointed out the Longhorns revealed grace, and also he was pleased they managed to survive their very first SEC challenge while permitting Ewers recuperate coming from a strained skew injury without must rush him back." Our company need Quinn back since he's our quarterback and also he's our leader," Sarkisian pointed out. "I assume that impacts the whole team and idea, but what I presume we knew and also what Arc found out listed below over the last 2 1/2 activities is this crew can count on him also." Manning stated he was ready for Ewers' come back whenever that may be." I presume Quinn's proved themself," Manning pointed out. "I indicate, he led our team to the Glucose Bowl in 2014 and he is actually played truly well this year, therefore this is his crew. I presume he is actually heading to return and play really properly, however I'll await when my number's phoned if they require me. So our company're just mosting likely to make an effort and also maintain this factor rolling.".