WATCH: Highlights from Arch Manning's five-TD outburst, including 67-yard run after replacing QB Quinn Ewers

Manning came in to spell Quinn Ewers, who left with a strained abdomen

By Shehan Jeyarajah Sep 14, 2024 at 8:17 pm ET• 2 min read

Star Texas backup quarterback Arch Manning entered the Longhorns' matchup against UTSA under some unfortunate circumstances and quickly found his way to the end zone -- five times -- during Texas' 56-7 victory over UTSA. Manning stepped into the game to spell Quinn Ewers, who left the game with a strained abdomen. 

In his first career action of consequence, Manning needed just 12 pass attempts and three carries to reach 223 yards through the air, 53 yards on the ground, four passing scores and a rushing score. Texas crushed AAC title contender UTSA by a count of 42-7 after Manning entered the game in the second quarter. 

"I think Arch is always ready to play," coach Steve Sarkisian said postgame. "We push these guys every day in practice, we make it really competitive."

No details have been announced on the severity or extent of Ewers' injury, but fans can expect to see Manning the next few weeks as Texas' schedule is extremely forgiving before SEC play becomes more difficult in mid-October.