Overview
- Manning has committed costly late turnovers in consecutive 27-24 losses to Oklahoma and Florida that contributed to Texas falling from the top of the polls.
- Coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday that Arch Manning remains the starter but that “everything is going to be evaluated” after the team’s offensive struggles.
- ESPN and multiple outlets report Texas will give redshirt freshman K.J. Lacey increased first‑team reps this week as a direct contingency for a potential switch.
- Manning publicly accepted the evaluation, saying he must improve and vowing “I’m going to be better” while describing plans to play more aggressively in the pocket.
- Texas hosts No. 7 Ole Miss on Saturday, Oct. 24, a near‑term test that will shape Manning’s job security, his NFL draft outlook, and the Longhorns’ College Football Playoff chances.