It’s formally Arch Manning Time in Austin, Texas — however that clock may solely have about half-hour or so.
The Longhorns quarterback entered the huddle halfway by means of the second half after starter Quinn Ewers suffered an damage to his midsection. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian informed ESPN at halftime that Ewers, who grew to become the Heisman Trophy front-runner this week, suffered a strained stomach and would miss the remainder of Week 3’s recreation in opposition to UTSA.
That meant Manning would get full management of the offense for the second half. Happily he appeared greater than at house working the present for the rest of the primary half.
After taking on with 13 minutes left within the second quarter and Texas up 14-0, Manning led a four-play, 72-yard landing drive that featured a 49-yard cross to Gunnar Helm earlier than a 19-yard strike to DeAndre Moore went for a TD.
OKAYYY @ArchManning & @DeandreMooreJr 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/YVuTRjpd8v
— Texas Soccer (@TexasFootball) September 15, 2024
UTSA responded with their first rating of the sport on the following possession to make it 21-7, nevertheless it solely took one run from Manning to get the factors proper again. The quarterback scooted down the sector untouched for a 67-yard run that left followers in awe.
CAN’T TOUCH HIM 😮💨@ArchManning pic.twitter.com/65nR57qIR5
— Texas Soccer (@TexasFootball) September 15, 2024
For these preserving rating at house, that’s 3-for-5 passing for 25 yards and a landing and three carries for 53 yards and one other rating in only one quarter.
Then he got here out after halftime and did this.
Proper on the 💰🤘@ArchManning @_Ryanwingo1 pic.twitter.com/RJYX9ku3At
— Texas Soccer (@TexasFootball) September 15, 2024
We’ll see what he does the remainder of the sport, however school followers are already thirsty for extra.
Arch Manning is already trying unimaginable
— Matthew Laskowitz (@MatthewLasko) September 15, 2024
Arch Manning setting his legend.
— Yuie (@YusufYuie) September 15, 2024
A manning that may run is SCARY! https://t.co/ZSvcUoNFhw
— J.O.🇭🇹 (@jayo_momt) September 15, 2024
I feel a brand new Manning legacy was born in the present day
— ForeverJoeHess (@ForeverJoeHess) September 15, 2024
A manning that may run the RPO😂🤣🤘🏼 pic.twitter.com/6ZySMxepl2
— 𝒁𝜠𝑼𝑺 (@HuskyJesus) September 15, 2024
A Manning with wheels simply feels unlawful
— Squeeps (@SqueepsTheGod) September 15, 2024
The Manning household watching Arch Manning proper now: pic.twitter.com/PnJoxohVTo
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 15, 2024
Arch Manning’s odds to win the Heisman at @BetMGM
+10000 – Earlier than the sport
+2000 – Now 🚀pic.twitter.com/03Vdrgzw9n
— John Ewing (@johnewing) September 15, 2024