.Dave Wilson, ESPN Team WriterSep 28, 2024, 09:33 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is actually an university soccer press reporter. He formerly operated at The Dallas Morning Information, San Diego Union-Tribune and also Sin City Sun.AUSTIN, Texas-- No. 1 Texas got its own very first SEC win behind the arm of Arc Manning, that helped the Longhorns conquer a slow start and some self-inflicted troubles to defeat Mississippi State 35-13 on Saturday.Manning was actually 26-of-31 for 324 backyards and also two goals, and also included thirty three rushing backyards and one more credit rating, even with Johntay Prepare II losing a wide-open touchdown elapsed that will possess incorporated yet another 62 passing lawns in the 2nd quarter. A week after throwing two interceptions in his very first start versus UL Monroe, Manning claimed he believed a lot more kicked back." I believe last week I failed to possess as a lot enjoyable as I desired to," Manning stated. "I presume I possessed a bit more fun today although it was a little bit of rough." It was rocky considering that operating back Jaydon Blue lost two fumbles-- one at a loss zone-- Prepare went down a touchdown and there were eight fines on the Texas outburst. Train Steve Sarkisian slammed themself for having his staff zing a field goal yet then going for it on 4th down after a defensive penalty gave the Longhorns another opportunity. Texas stopped working to turn, taking three factors off the board.The Longhorns entered into halftime along with a 14-6 top as Mississippi Condition made use of a ground-heavy technique responsible for accurate freshman quarterback Michael Vehicle Buren Jr. The Bulldogs ran 73 plays to Texas' 62, but the Longhorns outgained them 522 gardens to 294. There were actually likewise 17 charges in the game, several with extensive assessments." It was actually tough for the video game to acquire a rhythm to it," Sarkisian said.But he was actually felt free to the Longhorns browsed this stretch of the period and Quinn Ewers' injury to begin 5-0. It's the 2nd direct period Texas has begun 5-0, denoting only the second time in recent half a century the Longhorns have actually done it in next years. Texas possesses an off full week coming up, followed due to the Reddish Stream Competition in Dallas against Oklahoma, before Georgia relates to Austin the adhering to week.Sarkisian said the Longhorns revealed poise, and also he delighted in they were able to survive their very first SEC obstacle while allowing Ewers recoup coming from a stretched skew injury without having to rush him back." Our team need Quinn back due to the fact that he's our quarterback as well as he's our leader," Sarkisian said. "I think that impacts the whole entire team and also belief, but what I think our team knew and also what Arc learned listed here over the final 2 1/2 video games is this staff can easily rely on him also." Manning claimed he was ready for Ewers' return whenever that might be." I believe Quinn's showed himself," Manning mentioned. "I imply, he led our team to the Sugar Dish in 2015 as well as he is actually participated in definitely properly this year, so this is his crew. I believe he's heading to return as well as play definitely well, but I'll await when my variety's phoned if they require me. So we're only visiting attempt as well as keep this factor rolling.".