Overview
- The SEC's initial availability report lists Arch Manning as questionable after he practiced Wednesday but remained in concussion protocol.
- Steve Sarkisian said team doctors will decide his status for Saturday, with graduate transfer Matthew Caldwell prepared to start if Manning is not cleared.
- Starting safety Michael Taaffe practiced following thumb surgery and is questionable, with the possibility of playing in a protective cast.
- Center Cole Hutson and edge rusher Lance Jackson were designated doubtful on the initial report, testing Texas' depth for the weekend.
- Manning exited the Mississippi State win after a hit on a 13-yard overtime scramble, having posted a career-high 346 passing yards and three touchdowns.