.Dave Wilson, ESPN Team WriterSep 28, 2024, 09:33 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is actually a college soccer reporter. He formerly worked at The Dallas Early Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune as well as Sin City Sun.AUSTIN, Texas-- No. 1 Texas acquired its initial SEC win responsible for the branch of Arch Manning, who helped the Longhorns eliminate a slow beginning and also some self-inflicted drawbacks to beat Mississippi Condition 35-13 on Saturday.Manning was actually 26-of-31 for 324 backyards as well as two touchdowns, as well as incorporated 33 hurrying backyards and another credit rating, regardless of Johntay Prepare II going down an agape touchdown successfully pass that would certainly've incorporated yet another 62 passing lawns in the second one-fourth. A week after tossing two interceptions in his initial start versus UL Monroe, Manning claimed he felt more loosened up." I believe last week I didn't possess as much fun as I wished to," Manning mentioned. "I think I possessed a small amount much more enjoyable today although it was actually a little rocky." It was rough due to the fact that running back Jaydon Blue dropped pair of fumbles-- one in the red zone-- Prepare fell a goal and there were eight charges on the Texas offense. Train Steve Sarkisian slammed himself for possessing his group zing a basket however then going all out on fourth down after a protective charge offered the Longhorns another opportunity. Texas fell short to transform, taking three points off the board.The Longhorns went into halftime with a 14-6 lead as Mississippi State made use of a ground-heavy approach behind true freshman quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. The Bulldogs operated 73 plays to Texas' 62, however the Longhorns outgained them 522 gardens to 294. There were additionally 17 fines in the video game, numerous with extensive customer reviews." It was actually tough for the game to obtain a rhythm to it," Sarkisian said.But he was satisfied the Longhorns navigated this extent of the season as well as Quinn Ewers' personal injury to begin 5-0. It is actually the second direct season Texas has begun 5-0, noting just the 2nd attend the past 50 years the Longhorns have performed it in back-to-back years. Texas has an off week arising, adhered to by the Red River Rivalry in Dallas against Oklahoma, prior to Georgia concerns Austin the adhering to week.Sarkisian said the Longhorns revealed poise, as well as he delighted in they had the ability to endure their 1st SEC obstacle while allowing Ewers recoup coming from a strained skew injury without must rush him back." Our team require Quinn back given that he's our quarterback as well as he's our leader," Sarkisian pointed out. "I think that impacts the whole entire team as well as belief, but what I think our team knew and also what Arch found out below over the final 2 1/2 games is this staff may rely on him too." Manning stated he was ready for Ewers' profits whenever that might be." I assume Quinn's proved himself," Manning mentioned. "I suggest, he led our team to the Sugar Dish in 2014 and he is actually played actually well this year, so this is his group. I believe he's going to return and also play really properly, but I'll await when my variety's gotten in touch with if they require me. So our experts're simply heading to try and keep this trait rolling.".