Arch Manning Shines as Texas Defeats UTSA 56-7 After Quinn Ewers' Injury

Sep 15, 2024, 12:20 AM

The Texas Longhorns secured a dominant 56-7 victory over UTSA, with quarterback Arch Manning stepping in for the injured Quinn Ewers early in the second quarter. Ewers, who had completed 14 of 16 passes for 185 yards and two touchdowns, exited the game with a strained abdomen. Manning immediately made an impact, throwing a 19-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Moore on his first play. Manning continued to excel, finishing with 9 completions on 12 attempts for 223 passing yards and four passing touchdowns, along with a 67-yard rushing touchdown. His performance included a 75-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Wingo, helping Texas build a commanding lead. Other notable contributions included Isaiah Bond's 7-yard touchdown reception and Johntay Cook's 19-yard touchdown catch from Ewers.