Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning made his season debut against the Colorado State Rams on Saturday.
He started things off with a 40-yard pass to receiver Johntay Cook II after rolling right out of the pocket. Two plays later, Manning tossed his first-career touchdown, though it hardly came in typical fashion.
Texas Longhorns Arch Manning, 16, during the first fall football camp practice for the Texas Longhorns at Denius Fields on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. / Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK Manning scrambled away from defenders and looked like he was running for the end zone. Instead, he quickly flipped a forward pass to receiver Silas Bolden, who dove in for the five-yard touchdown.Manning then pushed his way in for a one-yard QB sneak on the next drive for his first career rushing touhdown.Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said "we'll find out" when asked if Manning would play against the Rams.
"He is light years ahead of where he was last year at this time," Sarkisian said of Manning when speaking to the media Thursday. "His understanding of what we're trying to do offensively, the nuances of the scheme, the timing of certain throws, the protections. All of those things. I just think his overall comfort level and confidence is much higher than a year ago at this time.
If Manning can extend the lead even further, don't be surprised if third-string freshman quarterback Trey Owens gets some action as well.
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