When star quarterback Arch Manning took a particularly tough blow from two Mississippi State defenders while attempting to gain yards in the open field during Texas' overtime win, it had fans worried.

Rushing his way towards the endzone with the sort of Tim Tebow-esque QB run game Longhorns fans have come to expect from the legacy passer, Archie's grandson was replaced by Matthew Caldwell , who completed his lone pass for a 10-yard touchdown on the way to a 45-38 victory.

Labeled an ankle injury, Manning finished out the game in the medical tent, leading fans to wonder if their top quarterback, once considered the premier prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft class, and thus, their College Football Playoff hopes were finished. Article Continues Below Expand Tweet

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