.Dave Wilson, ESPN Personnel WriterSep 28, 2024, 09:33 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is a college soccer media reporter. He previously operated at The Dallas Early Morning Headlines, San Diego Union-Tribune and also Las Vegas Sun.AUSTIN, Texas-- No. 1 Texas received its own initial SEC gain behind the arm of Arc Manning, that assisted the Longhorns get over a sluggish beginning as well as some self-inflicted misfortunes to beat Mississippi State 35-13 on Saturday.Manning was actually 26-of-31 for 324 gardens and 2 goals, as well as added 33 rushing yards and an additional rating, despite Johntay Chef II losing an agape goal pass that would've included another 62 passing yards in the 2nd quarter. A week after tossing 2 interceptions in his first start against UL Monroe, Manning stated he experienced even more loosened up." I think last week I didn't possess as a lot fun as I desired to," Manning pointed out. "I presume I possessed a small amount more exciting today although it was actually a little rough." It was actually stony given that operating back Jaydon Blue dropped 2 fumbles-- one at a loss zone-- Cook dropped a goal as well as there were actually 8 charges on the Texas offense. Train Steve Sarkisian criticized himself for possessing his crew kick a basket but at that point going all out on fourth down after a defensive fine gave the Longhorns yet another chance. Texas fell short to change, taking 3 factors off the board.The Longhorns entered into halftime along with a 14-6 lead as Mississippi State used a ground-heavy technique responsible for accurate fresher quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. The Bulldogs managed 73 plays to Texas' 62, yet the Longhorns outgained them 522 gardens to 294. There were also 17 fines in the video game, numerous along with extensive evaluations." It was tough for the activity to get a rhythm to it," Sarkisian said.But he was actually satisfied the Longhorns navigated this extent of the period and also Quinn Ewers' personal injury to begin 5-0. It's the second direct time Texas has begun 5-0, marking merely the second time in recent 50 years the Longhorns have actually performed it in next years. Texas possesses an off full week appearing, observed due to the Reddish River Rivalry in Dallas against Oklahoma, before Georgia relates to Austin the complying with week.Sarkisian pointed out the Longhorns revealed grace, and he delighted in they managed to endure their initial SEC obstacle while letting Ewers bounce back from a strained oblique accident without must hurry him back." Our team require Quinn back because he's our quarterback and he's our innovator," Sarkisian said. "I believe that effects the whole team and also opinion, yet what I think our team knew and what Arc learned here over the final 2 1/2 activities is this group can easily trust him too." Manning stated he awaited Ewers' return whenever that may be." I think Quinn's confirmed himself," Manning stated. "I indicate, he led our team to the Sweets Bowl last year and he's played definitely well this year, thus this is his staff. I believe he is actually going to go back as well as play truly well, however I'll be ready for when my amount's contacted if they need me. So our team are actually just going to make an effort as well as maintain this point rolling.".