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Texas prepares for potential Arch Manning benching against Ole Miss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 8:03 PM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Texas prepares for potential Arch Manning benching against Ole Miss

Summary

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning is expected to start against No. 7 Ole Miss on Saturday night. However, reports indicate he took significantly fewer first-team reps in practice, suggesting that head coach Steve Sarkisian is preparing for a possible benching if Manning struggles. Texas has lost two consecutive games, both by a score of 27-24, with Manning facing criticism for late-game turnovers. Backup KJ Lacey Jr. has seen an increase in first-team work, indicating the coaching staff's concerns. The Longhorns are currently 4-2 overall and need a win to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive.

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What We Know

•Arch Manning expected to start against Ole Miss.
•Manning has taken fewer first-team reps in practice.
•Texas has lost two straight games by 27-24 scores.
•Backup KJ Lacey Jr. received increased practice reps.
•Texas is 4-2 and needs a win for playoff hopes.

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8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Texas has reportedly ‘started to prepare’ for benching Arch Manning

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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning is expected to be the starting quarterback against No. 7 Ole Miss on Saturday night. But if things go poorly, he might not finish the game. According to a new report, Manning took “significantly less” first-team reps than usual in practice this week, while backup KJ Lacey Jr. saw a…
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