AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The performance that Longhorn fans had been waiting for from Arch Manning took place Saturday night at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, but against a nonconference and winless opponent in Sam Houston.
After Manning's lackluster performance in week three against UTEP, there was a clear sense of urgency for the Longhorns' offense.
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"Felt good to get back in the endzone," Manning said. "I think it was some built-up frustration from the past few weeks. I think I play better that way, truth be told."
Saturday night against the winless Bearkats, Manning connected on 18 of 21 passing for 309