.Dave Wilson, ESPN Workers WriterSep 28, 2024, 09:33 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is a college regulation football media reporter. He recently worked at The Dallas Morning Information, San Diego Union-Tribune as well as Las Vegas Sun.AUSTIN, Texas-- No. 1 Texas obtained its very first SEC gain behind the branch of Arc Manning, who assisted the Longhorns overcome a sluggish start and some self-inflicted drawbacks to trump Mississippi State 35-13 on Saturday.Manning was 26-of-31 for 324 backyards and also 2 goals, and also included thirty three rushing gardens and yet another credit rating, in spite of Johntay Cook II dropping a wide-open goal successfully pass that will possess added another 62 passing lawns in the second fourth. A full week after tossing two interceptions in his 1st begin versus UL Monroe, Manning mentioned he thought extra unwinded." I think recently I didn't have as much enjoyable as I desired to," Manning pointed out. "I think I possessed a small amount extra exciting today even though it was actually a little rocky." It was actually rocky due to the fact that running back Jaydon Blue lost pair of fumbles-- one in the hole area-- Chef went down a touchdown and there were actually 8 penalties on the Texas offense. Train Steve Sarkisian slammed himself for having his crew kick a field goal but at that point going all out on fourth down after a defensive penalty offered the Longhorns an additional chance. Texas neglected to transform, taking 3 points off the board.The Longhorns entered halftime along with a 14-6 top as Mississippi State used a ground-heavy method behind correct freshman quarterback Michael Vehicle Buren Jr. The Bulldogs managed 73 plays to Texas' 62, yet the Longhorns outgained them 522 gardens to 294. There were actually also 17 fines in the game, a lot of with long reviews." It was actually challenging for the video game to obtain a rhythm to it," Sarkisian said.But he was pleased the Longhorns browsed this extent of the time and Quinn Ewers' trauma to begin 5-0. It's the second direct time Texas has actually started 5-0, noting only the second time in recent 50 years the Longhorns have actually performed it in next years. Texas has an off full week appearing, followed by the Red Stream Competition in Dallas versus Oklahoma, prior to Georgia pertains to Austin the observing week.Sarkisian pointed out the Longhorns presented poise, as well as he delighted in they were able to survive their very first SEC challenge while allowing Ewers bounce back from a stretched skew trauma without needing to rush him back." We need Quinn back considering that he's our quarterback and he's our innovator," Sarkisian stated. "I assume that influences the whole entire crew and also view, however what I presume our company knew and what Arch knew listed here over the last 2 1/2 activities is this staff can rely on him too." Manning stated he awaited Ewers' return whenever that may be." I assume Quinn's showed themself," Manning pointed out. "I mean, he led us to the Sweets Bowl last year and he's played actually well this year, so this is his staff. I believe he's visiting come back and participate in really effectively, yet I'll await when my variety's called if they require me. So our company are actually merely visiting try and keep this point rolling.".