Overview

• Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian has delayed the decision on the starting quarterback until Friday to give Quinn Ewers maximum recovery time.
• Ewers, the Longhorns' three-year starter, suffered an oblique strain in Week 3 and has been practicing in a limited capacity this week.
• Arch Manning, who started last weekend's game against Louisiana-Monroe, led the Longhorns to a 51-3 victory with 258 passing yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions.
• Mississippi State will start true freshman Michael Van Buren Jr. after their starting quarterback, Blake Shapen, was ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury.
• The game marks Texas' first-ever Southeastern Conference matchup, adding significance to the quarterback decision as they aim to maintain their No. 1 ranking.