.Dave Wilson, ESPN Team WriterSep 28, 2024, 09:33 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is a college football press reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning Updates, San Diego Union-Tribune and Sin City Sun.AUSTIN, Texas-- No. 1 Texas obtained its own very first SEC win responsible for the branch of Arc Manning, who assisted the Longhorns get rid of a slow begin as well as some self-inflicted drawbacks to beat Mississippi Condition 35-13 on Saturday.Manning was actually 26-of-31 for 324 yards and two touchdowns, as well as incorporated 33 hurrying backyards as well as yet another score, regardless of Johntay Cook II dropping an agape touchdown successfully pass that will've added an additional 62 passing backyards in the second quarter. A week after throwing two interceptions in his very first start against UL Monroe, Manning said he believed much more rested." I believe recently I failed to have as a lot fun as I wanted to," Manning mentioned. "I believe I possessed a small amount extra exciting today although it was a little rocky." It was actually rough since operating back Jaydon Blue lost pair of fumbles-- one in the red zone-- Cook lost a goal and there were eight penalties on the Texas outburst. Train Steve Sarkisian criticized themself for having his staff zing a basket yet after that going for it on fourth down after a protective penalty offered the Longhorns one more odds. Texas fell short to change, taking 3 points off the board.The Longhorns entered halftime with a 14-6 lead as Mississippi Condition utilized a ground-heavy strategy responsible for true freshman quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. The Bulldogs managed 73 plays to Texas' 62, yet the Longhorns outgained them 522 backyards to 294. There were actually additionally 17 penalties in the activity, many along with prolonged evaluations." It was actually tough for the video game to receive a rhythm to it," Sarkisian said.But he was actually pleased the Longhorns browsed this extent of the season and Quinn Ewers' injury to begin 5-0. It is actually the second straight time Texas has begun 5-0, denoting just the second attend recent half a century the Longhorns have done it in next years. Texas has an off week appearing, followed due to the Red River Rivalry in Dallas against Oklahoma, just before Georgia concerns Austin the adhering to week.Sarkisian claimed the Longhorns showed poise, and also he delighted in they managed to survive their very first SEC challenge while allowing Ewers recover from a strained skew accident without must rush him back." Our experts require Quinn back since he's our quarterback as well as he's our leader," Sarkisian claimed. "I think that impacts the whole crew and view, yet what I presume our company knew and also what Arch learned here over the final 2 1/2 games is this team can easily depend on him as well." Manning stated he was ready for Ewers' come back whenever that could be." I presume Quinn's showed himself," Manning claimed. "I mean, he led us to the Glucose Dish last year and he is actually played actually well this year, so this is his group. I think he's heading to go back and play truly effectively, but I'll be ready for when my number's contacted if they require me. So our experts are actually merely visiting make an effort and also keep this point rolling.".