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Arch Manning Cleared to Start for Texas vs. No. 9 Vanderbilt After Concussion Scare

The clearance steadies Texas before a noon kickoff with No. 9 Vanderbilt.

Oct 25, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) passes the ball during the second quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Manning was not listed on the SEC injury report Friday night, with ESPN reporting he is expected to start in Austin.
  • The quarterback entered concussion protocol after a hit on the first snap of overtime at Mississippi State and returned to practice Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Texas has veteran backup Matthew Caldwell prepared after he threw the overtime game-winning touchdown last week.
  • No. 9 Vanderbilt visits No. 20 Texas at noon ET, a matchup that shapes both teams’ SEC and College Football Playoff positioning.
  • Vanderbilt’s offense is led by dual-threat Diego Pavia (1,698 passing yards, 15 TDs; 458 rushing yards, 5 TDs), while betting markets list Texas as a narrow favorite with totals in the mid‑40s.