Sarkisian lauds 'edgy' Manning as Texas holds off Ole Miss

Key Points:

• Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning showed a more aggressive and confident mentality following back-to-back losses, which coach Steve Sarkisian praised as his best form during their 34-27 victory over No. 7 Ole Miss.
• Manning completed 18-of-30 passes for 212 yards and a touchdown, scored twice on the ground, but also had three turnovers, which Sarkisian attributed to strong defensive plays by Ole Miss.
• The Longhorns leaned heavily on their running game, with Raleek Brown rushing 23 times for 157 yards, helping Texas rush for 207 yards and avoid a third consecutive blown lead.
• Despite injuries to key players, including offensive lineman Trevor Goosby and wide receiver Cam Coleman, Texas held on to win after an interception on Ole Miss’ last-second Hail Mary attempt.
• Sarkisian emphasized Manning’s resilience and leadership, noting the quarterback’s ability to block out external pressure and inspire the team, while Manning embraced the challenge of potentially being benched, using it as motivation.