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Texas quarterback Arch Manning may have suffered an injury during the team’s comeback overtime win at Mississippi State on Saturday.
Manning converted for 13 yards on the first play of overtime, but then left the field with potential upper-body pain. Backup quarterback Matthew Caldwell came in and threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Emmett Mosley for the 45-38 win.
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) on the field. (Kyle Robertson/Imagn Images)
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian did not immediately provide an update on Manning after the game. Instead, the coach praised Caldwell’s performance from the bench.
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Medical personnel check on Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) during overtime against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. (Petre Thomas/Imagn Images)
“I think his relationship with Arch was a big part of it. They have a great relationship,” Sarkisian said of Caldwell. “What a moment for that guy to step in and make that throw.”
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) watches from the field. (John David Mercer/USA TODAY Sports)
Before the injury, Manning led the Longhorns (6-2, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) back from a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter, completing 29 of 46 passes for 346 yards, three touchdowns and an interception while rushing for a touchdown.
Manning has previously faced criticism for a subpar performance against Kentucky last week in what has been a polarizing season for the prize quarterback.
