One of the most hyped quarterback prospects in recent memory is making his collegiate starting debut on Saturday.
Texas QB Arch Manning, the consensus No. 1 player in the 2023 recruiting class, is set to fill in as QB1 for the Longhorns vs. UL Monroe after Quinn Ewers, who was building an early-season Heisman case with 691 yards and eight touchdowns in three games, went down with an abdomen injury last week.
Manning stepped into the Longhorns offense against UTSA and immediately made highlight-reel plays, finishing 9-for-12 with 223 passing yards, four passing touchdowns, and a 67-yard rushing touchdown.
Now, he's getting a shot at four full quarters of action for Texas on Saturday night. Already the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the hype around Manning continues to grow.
The nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning and grandson of Archie Manning, Arch is climbing the ranks as he continues his family's legacy of top-tier play at the quarterback position. His father, Cooper Manning, is Archie's oldest son and committed to Ole Miss before injuries shortened his football career in high school.
Quarterbacking seemingly runs in the Manning family's blood, and Arch Manning is next up. His starting debut gives him another chance to prove his talent to the college football world before Ewers is expected to recover from his injury and return as Texas' starting quarterback.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from Arch Manning's starting debut for the Longhorns in Texas vs. UL Monroe on Saturday. Follow along with the action below.
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Arch Manning stats vs. UL MonroeCompletions/attempts: 5/8Completion %: 62.5%Passing yards: 89Passing TDs: 1INTs: 1Yards/completion: 17.8Texas vs. UL Monroe live results, highlights from Arch Manning's first startAll times ET
Texas 14, UL Monroe 08:31 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — On 1st & Goal, Manning tosses his first touchdown pass of the night to Blue, who already has two touchdowns. The Longhorns' defense set them up perfectly for their early two-score lead.
8:27 p.m. — General Booty is picked off on his second throw of the game, and again, it's Hill making a big defensive play for Texas. Hill returns the interception for 35 yards the other way, giving Manning and the Longhorns offense another chance to score.
Texas 7, UL Monroe 08:22 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Jaydon Blue punches it in for the Longhorns from one yard out. Manning's second drive as the starter: Seven plays, 77 yards in 2:49.
Get in there @Jaydonblue23 ???? pic.twitter.com/KjChvMi6R3
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) September 22, 20248:20 p.m. — Longhorns WR Isaiah Bond breaks free for a 56-yard connection down the field with Manning. After its first drive quickly ended, Texas is moving the ball.
8:15 p.m. — UL Monroe goes three-and-out after QB General Booty is sacked on 3rd & 7. It's Anthony Hill Jr. making the play, and Texas will get the ball back as Manning looks to recover from his early mistake.
.@thegoatanthony1 dropped 'em ????????#HookEm pic.twitter.com/cN4Nli1ZBN
— Texas Longhorns (@TexasLonghorns) September 22, 20248:09 p.m. — We have the first interception of Arch Manning's Texas career. Warhawks safety Carl Fauntroy comes away with the ball, and UL Monroe takes over.
— ULM Football (@ULM_FB) September 22, 20248:07 p.m. — Manning's first two completions go to DeAndre Moore Jr. and Silas Bolden, pushing the Longhorns into UL Monroe territory.
8:02 p.m. — The Longhorns and Warhawks have kicked off. Texas receives the ball, and Arch Manning takes the field.
under the lights in DKR-TMS ????#HookEm | @TMobile pic.twitter.com/dUu37UIsZi
— Texas Longhorns (@TexasLonghorns) September 22, 20247:11 p.m. — Texas will be over 40-point favorites vs. the Warhawks tonight after its dominant 3-0 start to the season.
6:52 p.m. — With just over an hour until kickoff, here's Arch Manning arriving for his first game as Texas' starting quarterback.
Ready for his first career start ???? @ArchManning pic.twitter.com/jwSmL4xWX2
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) September 21, 2024Texas vs. UL Monroe start timeDate: Saturday, September 21Time: 8 p.m. ETThe Longhorns and Warhawks will match up on Saturday, September 21. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET from Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.
How to watch Texas vs. UL MonroeTV channel: N/ALive stream: ESPN+, SECN+, FuboTexas vs. UL Monroe's matchup will not be on cable TV, but it can be streamed through ESPN+, SEC Network+ or Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users.
Texas schedule 2024Here's a look at the Longhorns upcoming schedule after their 3-0 start.
DateOpponentTime (ET)Sept. 21vs. UL Monroe8 p.m.Sept. 28vs. Mississippi StateTBDOct. 12vs. Oklahoma3:30 p.m.Oct. 19vs. GeorgiaTBDOct. 26at VanderbiltTBD
