.Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterSep 28, 2024, 09:33 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is actually a college soccer media reporter. He formerly worked at The Dallas Morning Updates, San Diego Union-Tribune as well as Las Vegas Sun.AUSTIN, Texas-- No. 1 Texas got its very first SEC gain behind the branch of Arch Manning, that aided the Longhorns beat a slow-moving start and also some self-inflicted setbacks to defeat Mississippi State 35-13 on Saturday.Manning was actually 26-of-31 for 324 yards and also 2 touchdowns, and also added 33 hurrying backyards and also an additional rating, regardless of Johntay Chef II falling an agape touchdown pass that would possess added one more 62 passing lawns in the 2nd quarter. A week after tossing pair of interceptions in his very first start against UL Monroe, Manning said he believed more rested." I presume recently I really did not have as a lot exciting as I would like to," Manning claimed. "I assume I had a small amount extra exciting today although it was a little rough." It was rocky since running back Jaydon Blue lost 2 fumbles-- one in the red area-- Prepare fell a touchdown and there were eight charges on the Texas offense. Coach Steve Sarkisian slammed themself for possessing his crew kick a basket but at that point going all out on fourth down after a protective penalty offered the Longhorns another odds. Texas fell short to transform, taking 3 factors off the board.The Longhorns entered into halftime with a 14-6 lead as Mississippi Condition used a ground-heavy method responsible for correct freshman quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. The Bulldogs managed 73 plays to Texas' 62, however the Longhorns outgained all of them 522 yards to 294. There were likewise 17 penalties in the video game, numerous along with lengthy assessments." It was hard for the game to receive a rhythm to it," Sarkisian said.But he was actually satisfied the Longhorns browsed this extent of the season and also Quinn Ewers' accident to begin 5-0. It is actually the 2nd straight period Texas has started 5-0, marking simply the 2nd time in the past 50 years the Longhorns have actually performed it in back-to-back years. Texas has an off week coming up, adhered to by the Reddish Stream Competition in Dallas versus Oklahoma, prior to Georgia relates to Austin the following week.Sarkisian claimed the Longhorns presented poise, and also he delighted in they had the capacity to endure their very first SEC difficulty while letting Ewers recoup coming from a stretched oblique injury without must hurry him back." Our experts require Quinn back given that he's our quarterback and he's our innovator," Sarkisian pointed out. "I think that influences the whole entire crew and also opinion, however what I presume our team learned and also what Arch found out below over the last 2 1/2 games is this team may count on him as well." Manning said he awaited Ewers' return whenever that may be." I presume Quinn's showed himself," Manning mentioned. "I mean, he led our company to the Glucose Dish in 2014 as well as he is actually participated in definitely properly this year, thus this is his team. I assume he is actually heading to return and also participate in truly well, however I'll be ready for when my number's phoned if they require me. So our company are actually just mosting likely to make an effort and also keep this point rolling.".