Arch Manning would be the beginning quarterback for the No. 1-ranked Texas Longhorns this weekend as they tackle Louisiana Monroe.
Manning, a redshirt freshman, is beginning rather than junior Quinn Ewers, who has been the Longhorns’ undisputed starter at quarterback earlier than happening final weekend with an indirect pressure.
Saturday will mark the primary begin of Manning’s profession and it is undoubtedly going to be must-watch tv. Not solely is he a former five-star recruit and the nephew of Eli and Peyton Manning — two of the perfect to ever throw the soccer — however he proved final week in aid of Ewers that he has what it takes to be the actual deal.
Manning accomplished 9-of-12 passes for 223 yards and 4 touchdowns in opposition to UTSA whereas additionally speeding for 53 yards and a rating.
That leaves some questions as as to whether or not Texas could have a “quarterback competitors” as soon as Ewers is totally wholesome and able to play once more, however if you’re to imagine head coach Steve Sarkisian, it feels like he is nonetheless firmly backing Ewers.
“He is in actually good spirits,” Sarkisian mentioned Thursday, in accordance with Inside Texas. “One factor I attempt to impress upon Quinn is all of the targets he had and that we have had for him coming into this season are all nonetheless there for him.”
