.Dave Wilson, ESPN Personnel WriterSep 28, 2024, 09:33 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is actually an university regulation football reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning Information, San Diego Union-Tribune as well as Sin City Sun.AUSTIN, Texas-- No. 1 Texas received its own 1st SEC succeed responsible for the branch of Arc Manning, who aided the Longhorns get over a slow-moving start and also some self-inflicted obstacles to trump Mississippi Condition 35-13 on Saturday.Manning was 26-of-31 for 324 yards and two touchdowns, and incorporated thirty three hurrying yards as well as an additional credit rating, in spite of Johntay Prepare II losing an agape goal elapsed that would certainly've included one more 62 passing backyards in the second quarter. A full week after throwing two interceptions in his very first beginning against UL Monroe, Manning said he believed a lot more relaxed." I think last week I really did not have as much exciting as I desired to," Manning said. "I presume I had a little bit more enjoyable today despite the fact that it was a little bit of rocky." It was actually rocky considering that operating back Jaydon Blue shed pair of fumbles-- one in the hole zone-- Chef dropped a goal and also there were eight fines on the Texas outburst. Train Steve Sarkisian criticized himself for possessing his team zing a field goal but at that point going for it on fourth down after a protective penalty provided the Longhorns another chance. Texas neglected to change, taking 3 factors off the board.The Longhorns entered into halftime with a 14-6 lead as Mississippi State utilized a ground-heavy strategy responsible for real fresher quarterback Michael Vehicle Buren Jr. The Bulldogs operated 73 plays to Texas' 62, yet the Longhorns outgained them 522 lawns to 294. There were actually likewise 17 penalties in the activity, a lot of along with extensive reviews." It was tough for the game to receive a rhythm to it," Sarkisian said.But he was actually satisfied the Longhorns browsed this stretch of the time and Quinn Ewers' injury to begin 5-0. It is actually the second direct season Texas has actually begun 5-0, denoting simply the second attend recent 50 years the Longhorns have actually performed it in next years. Texas has an off full week arising, complied with due to the Red River Rivalry in Dallas versus Oklahoma, just before Georgia concerns Austin the following week.Sarkisian claimed the Longhorns revealed poise, and also he was pleased they had the ability to survive their very first SEC challenge while allowing Ewers bounce back coming from a stretched skew accident without needing to hurry him back." Our experts require Quinn back considering that he's our quarterback and also he's our leader," Sarkisian said. "I believe that influences the whole crew and belief, however what I presume we discovered as well as what Arch learned listed below over the final 2 1/2 video games is this staff can easily count on him too." Manning claimed he was ready for Ewers' return whenever that may be." I think Quinn's verified himself," Manning mentioned. "I indicate, he led our company to the Sweets Bowl last year and he's participated in truly well this year, therefore this is his crew. I believe he's visiting go back and play truly effectively, yet I'll await when my amount's phoned if they need me. So our experts're only mosting likely to make an effort as well as keep this point rolling.".