.Dave Wilson, ESPN Team WriterSep 28, 2024, 09:33 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is a college football reporter. He previously operated at The Dallas Morning Updates, San Diego Union-Tribune as well as Sin City Sun.AUSTIN, Texas-- No. 1 Texas acquired its own initial SEC win behind the arm of Arch Manning, who helped the Longhorns conquer a slow start and also some self-inflicted problems to trump Mississippi State 35-13 on Saturday.Manning was 26-of-31 for 324 gardens and also two touchdowns, and incorporated 33 hurrying lawns and also an additional credit rating, even with Johntay Prepare II losing a wide-open touchdown successfully pass that will've included an additional 62 passing gardens in the 2nd quarter. A full week after throwing two interceptions in his 1st start versus UL Monroe, Manning mentioned he experienced much more rested." I presume recently I really did not have as a lot fun as I wished to," Manning claimed. "I think I had a little bit even more fun today even though it was actually a little rough." It was rocky since managing back Jaydon Blue shed 2 fumbles-- one in the hole zone-- Cook lost a goal and also there were actually eight fines on the Texas offense. Train Steve Sarkisian criticized themself for possessing his crew zing a basket but at that point going for it on fourth down after a protective charge offered the Longhorns yet another opportunity. Texas fell short to convert, taking 3 points off the board.The Longhorns entered halftime along with a 14-6 lead as Mississippi State used a ground-heavy strategy behind true freshman quarterback Michael Vehicle Buren Jr. The Bulldogs ran 73 plays to Texas' 62, however the Longhorns outgained all of them 522 lawns to 294. There were likewise 17 fines in the video game, numerous along with lengthy customer reviews." It was actually challenging for the game to receive a rhythm to it," Sarkisian said.But he was pleased the Longhorns browsed this extent of the time as well as Quinn Ewers' accident to start 5-0. It's the 2nd direct season Texas has begun 5-0, noting only the second time in the past 50 years the Longhorns have performed it in back-to-back years. Texas has an off week arising, complied with by the Reddish Stream Competition in Dallas against Oklahoma, before Georgia relates to Austin the complying with week.Sarkisian claimed the Longhorns revealed poise, as well as he was pleased they managed to survive their initial SEC difficulty while letting Ewers recuperate from a strained oblique personal injury without having to hurry him back." Our team require Quinn back since he's our quarterback and also he's our forerunner," Sarkisian said. "I think that effects the whole entire crew as well as view, yet what I assume our company knew and what Arc discovered listed here over the last 2 1/2 activities is this group may count on him as well." Manning mentioned he awaited Ewers' come back whenever that could be." I think Quinn's verified himself," Manning mentioned. "I imply, he led us to the Sweets Bowl in 2015 and also he's participated in definitely effectively this year, therefore this is his staff. I believe he's mosting likely to go back and also play really well, yet I'll be ready for when my number's called if they require me. So we're just visiting make an effort as well as maintain this point rolling.".