.Dave Wilson, ESPN Workers WriterSep 28, 2024, 09:33 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is a college football press reporter. He recently worked at The Dallas Morning Headlines, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun.AUSTIN, Texas-- No. 1 Texas acquired its own first SEC win behind the arm of Arch Manning, that helped the Longhorns get over a slow begin and also some self-inflicted troubles to defeat Mississippi State 35-13 on Saturday.Manning was actually 26-of-31 for 324 yards and also two touchdowns, and added thirty three rushing yards and also another score, even with Johntay Prepare II falling a wide-open touchdown elapsed that would've incorporated another 62 passing backyards in the second one-fourth. A week after throwing 2 interceptions in his very first start against UL Monroe, Manning mentioned he believed a lot more rested." I assume recently I failed to have as a lot exciting as I would like to," Manning pointed out. "I presume I possessed a little bit more enjoyable today despite the fact that it was actually a little rough." It was stony since managing back Jaydon Blue dropped pair of fumbles-- one in the hole area-- Chef dropped a touchdown as well as there were eight fines on the Texas offense. Train Steve Sarkisian slammed themself for possessing his group kick a field goal yet at that point going all out on fourth down after a defensive penalty provided the Longhorns one more chance. Texas neglected to transform, taking three aspects off the board.The Longhorns entered halftime along with a 14-6 top as Mississippi Condition made use of a ground-heavy method responsible for correct freshman quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. The Bulldogs ran 73 plays to Texas' 62, however the Longhorns outgained them 522 backyards to 294. There were additionally 17 penalties in the game, a lot of along with prolonged evaluations." It was actually challenging for the game to get a rhythm to it," Sarkisian said.But he was satisfied the Longhorns browsed this extent of the period as well as Quinn Ewers' trauma to begin 5-0. It is actually the 2nd direct time Texas has actually begun 5-0, noting just the second time in recent 50 years the Longhorns have done it in next years. Texas has an off full week showing up, followed due to the Red Stream Competition in Dallas against Oklahoma, before Georgia involves Austin the following week.Sarkisian claimed the Longhorns revealed poise, as well as he was pleased they managed to survive their initial SEC challenge while permitting Ewers recover from a strained skew personal injury without needing to rush him back." Our company require Quinn back due to the fact that he's our quarterback and also he's our forerunner," Sarkisian stated. "I assume that influences the entire staff and belief, yet what I think our team knew and what Arc discovered here over the final 2 1/2 games is this group may count on him as well." Manning said he was ready for Ewers' return whenever that could be." I believe Quinn's proved himself," Manning stated. "I imply, he led us to the Glucose Dish in 2014 and he's played really properly this year, therefore this is his team. I presume he's visiting go back as well as play really effectively, but I'll be ready for when my amount's contacted if they need me. So our company are actually just mosting likely to make an effort and maintain this point rolling.".