Arch Manning Remains the Starter at Texas Despite Struggles and 2-Game Skid
Texas is giving redshirt freshman KJ Lacey Jr. more first-team reps as Arch Manning stays the starter after back-to-back losses.
- On Monday, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian announced redshirt freshman KJ Lacey Jr. will receive an uptick in first-team reps, though Arch Manning remains the starter.
- The change follows consecutive losses to Oklahoma and Florida, where Manning threw two interceptions against Oklahoma and committed a costly fumble in last week's defeat against Florida.
- Manning ranks 11th among SEC quarterbacks with 1,295 yards passing and a 64% completion rate, while Lacey, a former Mr. Football in Alabama, is regarded as an excellent pocket passer.
- Sarkisian confirmed Manning remains the starter, stating, "Arch can play better for us, but he's our starter," while the team prepares for Mississippi.
- Despite recent setbacks, the Longhorns hold a 4-2 record and remain in the mix for a conference championship, as Lacey has played in two games this season, completing 7 of 8 passes for 63 yards.
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