.Dave Wilson, ESPN Team WriterSep 28, 2024, 09:33 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is actually an university football press reporter. He formerly operated at The Dallas Morning Headlines, San Diego Union-Tribune and also Sin City Sun.AUSTIN, Texas-- No. 1 Texas acquired its initial SEC win responsible for the arm of Arc Manning, that aided the Longhorns get over a slow begin and also some self-inflicted obstacles to defeat Mississippi State 35-13 on Saturday.Manning was actually 26-of-31 for 324 yards and also two goals, as well as included 33 hurrying backyards as well as another rating, regardless of Johntay Prepare II falling an agape goal pass that would possess added an additional 62 passing lawns in the second quarter. A week after throwing two interceptions in his 1st beginning against UL Monroe, Manning claimed he believed a lot more rested." I assume last week I failed to possess as much exciting as I wanted to," Manning said. "I assume I possessed a little bit more exciting today even though it was actually a little bit of stony." It was actually rocky since running back Jaydon Blue lost 2 fumbles-- one in the red zone-- Cook fell a touchdown and also there were actually eight penalties on the Texas outburst. Train Steve Sarkisian criticized himself for possessing his team zing a basket yet then going for it on fourth down after a protective fine gave the Longhorns an additional chance. Texas fell short to convert, taking 3 points off the board.The Longhorns entered halftime with a 14-6 lead as Mississippi Condition utilized a ground-heavy method responsible for correct freshman quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. The Bulldogs operated 73 plays to Texas' 62, but the Longhorns outgained them 522 yards to 294. There were actually additionally 17 penalties in the activity, lots of along with prolonged evaluations." It was actually difficult for the game to get a rhythm to it," Sarkisian said.But he was felt free to the Longhorns browsed this stretch of the time and Quinn Ewers' trauma to begin 5-0. It is actually the 2nd direct season Texas has actually begun 5-0, noting simply the second attend recent half a century the Longhorns have done it in back-to-back years. Texas possesses an off full week showing up, complied with by the Reddish River Rivalry in Dallas versus Oklahoma, before Georgia relates to Austin the following week.Sarkisian said the Longhorns revealed poise, and he was pleased they had the ability to survive their 1st SEC obstacle while permitting Ewers bounce back coming from a stretched oblique trauma without must rush him back." Our experts need to have Quinn back given that he's our quarterback and he's our leader," Sarkisian said. "I think that influences the whole crew and also belief, but what I presume our experts found out and what Arch learned listed below over the final 2 1/2 games is this team can count on him too." Manning stated he awaited Ewers' come back whenever that may be." I presume Quinn's proved himself," Manning pointed out. "I indicate, he led us to the Glucose Bowl in 2013 and he is actually participated in truly effectively this year, therefore this is his group. I believe he is actually heading to go back and participate in definitely effectively, however I'll be ready for when my variety's contacted if they require me. So our experts're just heading to make an effort and also keep this factor rolling.".