Overview

• Texas beat UTEP 27-10 as Manning went 11-for-25 for 114 yards with one touchdown and an end-zone interception, including a stretch of 10 straight incompletions.
• Manning acknowledged his struggles and said, "I've got to play better," adding that he believes he is capable of more accurate play.
• Longhorns fans booed the offense in the first half at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium after a third-down misfire.
• Coach Steve Sarkisian said he understands Manning's capabilities and emphasized that the staff's job is to work him toward that level.
• Teammates voiced support, with offensive lineman Trevor Goosby calling Manning "still a great quarterback," as scrutiny lingers from the season-opening loss at Ohio State.