.Dave Wilson, ESPN Team WriterSep 28, 2024, 09:33 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is actually an university regulation football reporter. He previously operated at The Dallas Morning Updates, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun.AUSTIN, Texas-- No. 1 Texas obtained its initial SEC win responsible for the branch of Arc Manning, who assisted the Longhorns get over a sluggish beginning and some self-inflicted troubles to defeat Mississippi State 35-13 on Saturday.Manning was actually 26-of-31 for 324 backyards as well as two goals, and also included 33 rushing lawns and also yet another credit rating, in spite of Johntay Prepare II losing a wide-open goal successfully pass that would possess incorporated another 62 passing yards in the 2nd quarter. A week after throwing pair of interceptions in his very first start against UL Monroe, Manning stated he experienced much more unwinded." I believe recently I didn't have as a lot fun as I desired to," Manning pointed out. "I presume I possessed a little bit extra enjoyable today although it was actually a little bit of stony." It was rough considering that running back Jaydon Blue dropped two fumbles-- one in the red area-- Cook fell a goal and also there were eight fines on the Texas outburst. Coach Steve Sarkisian criticized himself for possessing his team kick a field goal yet at that point going for it on 4th down after a protective penalty gave the Longhorns another possibility. Texas failed to turn, taking 3 aspects off the board.The Longhorns entered into halftime along with a 14-6 lead as Mississippi Condition utilized a ground-heavy method behind true freshman quarterback Michael Vehicle Buren Jr. The Bulldogs ran 73 plays to Texas' 62, but the Longhorns outgained all of them 522 gardens to 294. There were also 17 penalties in the game, lots of along with lengthy testimonials." It was tough for the game to get a rhythm to it," Sarkisian said.But he was satisfied the Longhorns navigated this extent of the season and Quinn Ewers' injury to begin 5-0. It is actually the second direct season Texas has actually begun 5-0, marking merely the 2nd attend recent 50 years the Longhorns have actually performed it in next years. Texas possesses an off week appearing, complied with due to the Red Waterway Rivalry in Dallas against Oklahoma, prior to Georgia concerns Austin the observing week.Sarkisian said the Longhorns showed grace, and he delighted in they managed to endure their initial SEC obstacle while letting Ewers bounce back from a stretched oblique injury without must rush him back." Our experts require Quinn back given that he's our quarterback and also he's our innovator," Sarkisian stated. "I believe that impacts the whole entire crew and opinion, yet what I think our team learned as well as what Arc learned right here over the last 2 1/2 activities is this staff may count on him too." Manning stated he was ready for Ewers' return whenever that may be." I believe Quinn's proved themself," Manning said. "I imply, he led our team to the Sugar Dish last year and also he's participated in actually effectively this year, therefore this is his group. I assume he is actually going to go back and also play actually well, however I'll await when my amount's phoned if they require me. So our team are actually just visiting try and maintain this thing rolling.".