Overview

• Texas beat UTEP 27-10, but Manning went 11-for-25 for 114 yards with one touchdown and one interception, including a run of 10 straight incompletions as boos surfaced at DKR–Texas Memorial Stadium.
• Through three games, Manning is completing about 55% of his passes with 579 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions for a 2-1 Texas start.
• Steve Sarkisian said Manning is taking ownership of the offense and emphasized confidence, processing and mechanics as areas coaches will target to elevate his play.
• Teammates publicly backed their quarterback, with safety Michael Taaffe urging the team to give fans something to cheer and lineman Trevor Goosby calling Manning a great player.
• Media scrutiny intensified as Paul Finebaum declared he is out on Manning for now, while the Longhorns turn to Sam Houston before a bye and then the SEC opener at Florida.