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Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian told reporters on Thursday that Arch Manning would make his first career college start on Saturday against Louisiana Monroe, with Quinn Ewers still sidelined due to an oblique strain.
Manning was brilliant in relief duty for Ewers last week against UTSA, throwing for 223 yards and four touchdowns while adding a 67-yard touchdown scamper. He certainly looked the part of a former No. 1 overall recruit.
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