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Texas Beats UTEP 27-10 as Arch Manning's Passing Woes Spur Boos

Uneven quarterback play alongside thinning running back depth is raising questions about Texas' readiness for SEC competition.

Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns warms up before the game against the UTEP Miners at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
The Texas Longhorns band performs for fans ahead of the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.
Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Travis Shaw (44) celebrates a tackle for a loss during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.
The Texas Longhorns band performs for fans ahead of the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Overview

  • No. 7 Texas moved to 2-1 with a 27-10 win in Austin, as Arch Manning ran for two first‑half touchdowns and later threw a short score to Ryan Wingo.
  • Manning finished 11-of-25 for 114 yards with one interception, endured 10 consecutive incompletions, and was picked in the end zone.
  • Home fans booed late in the second quarter and at halftime as the offense went 1-for-9 on third down in the first half and struggled on multiple fourth downs.
  • Steve Sarkisian reiterated confidence in his starter, highlighting Manning's growing 'ownership' of the offense and noting he pressed and leaned on his legs; Manning said he was frustrated and that it would be hard to sleep.
  • Texas' running back depth tightened with Quintrevion Wisner still out and C.J. Baxter leaving on the first play, while the defense limited UTEP to 259 yards ahead of next week’s game against Sam Houston.