KJ Lacey emerges as Texas backup quarterback behind Arch Manning
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Texas sophomore KJ Lacey has secured the backup quarterback position behind Arch Manning. In a recent game against Texas State, Lacey completed 6 of 7 passes for 55 yards in the second half of Texas' 59-7 victory. His promotion follows competition against Dia Bell and MJ Morris, confirming his role on the team. Lacey also rushed twice for three yards and contributed to three scoring drives while Manning led the game with 305 passing yards and four touchdowns before sitting out the second half.
- •Lacey went 6-for-7 for 55 yards in the Texas State game.
- •He was listed as QB2 prior to the game.
- •The victory improved Texas' record to 1-0 this season.
- •Lacey was a four-star recruit and Mr. Football in Alabama.
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Texas football: Meet KJ Lacey, the Longhorns' backup for Arch Manning
"Texas sophomore KJ Lacey has beat out Dia Bell and MJ Morris for the job as Arch Manning's backup. Lacey went 6-for-7 for 55 yards in the second half of last week's 59-7 win over Texas State.
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