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Arch Manning Questionable for Texas vs. No. 9 Vanderbilt After Return to Practice

Team doctors will determine his clearance under concussion protocol, with veteran Matthew Caldwell prepared to start.

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
Vanderbilt running back Sedrick Alexander, breaking away for a 65-yard touchdown against Alabama, is part of the program's turnaround.
Sedrick Alexander didn't get recruited by Texas or his favorite school OU coming out of Austin LBJ but he has found a home at Vanderbilt.
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Overview

  • Manning practiced this week but remains in concussion protocol and is listed as questionable on the SEC availability report.
  • If Manning is not cleared, graduate-transfer Matthew Caldwell is expected to start after throwing the overtime game-winner at Mississippi State.
  • Safety Michael Taaffe practiced following thumb surgery and is questionable, with the possibility of playing in a cast.
  • Kickoff is Saturday at noon ET on ABC in Austin, where sportsbooks have Texas favored by roughly 2–3 points with totals in the mid-40s.
  • Vanderbilt enters 7-1 with Diego Pavia leading a balanced attack, while Texas seeks to steady an inconsistent offense and has center Cole Hutson listed as questionable.