The last time Arch Manning was in Athens alongside Georgia coach Kirby Smart, the Bulldogs were walking the recruiting tightrope knowing prominent SEC ties were still in play.

On Saturday Manning strolls back into Georgia (8-1) with a chance to steer Texas (7-2) closer to a return appearance in the College Football Playoff. Georgia is No. 5, five spots ahead of the two-loss Longhorns.

In Texas' last two wins over Mississippi State and Vanderbilt, Manning has thrown for 346 and 325 yards - the two highest passing totals of his career. After struggling to begin his first season as starter in a road game at No. 1 Ohio State, Manning has come into his own ahead of the massive matchup in Athens.

"Any time you are moving the ball on offense, the game starts to slow down," Manning said. "We've

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