Overview

• In a 27-10 win over UTEP, Manning went 11-of-25 for 114 yards with one touchdown and one interception, endured 10 straight incompletions, heard boos, and said, “I’ve got to play better.”
• He supplemented the stalled passing game with 51 rushing yards and two scores as Texas leaned on the run and defense.
• Through three games, he has about 579 passing yards with six touchdowns, three interceptions, and roughly a 55% completion rate.
• Sarkisian says Manning is taking ownership of the offense and needs a mental reset and steadier mechanics, cautioning against relying too heavily on scrambles.
• Teammates publicly backed him, while national voices such as Paul Finebaum declared they are out on his 2025 prospects and others raised concerns about Texas before SEC play; Sam Houston State is next, then a bye.