Arch Manning stats today: Texas QB wows in relief vs. UTSA after Quinn Ewers' injury

Arch Manning was inserted into Texas' starting lineup after an injury knocked Heisman contender Quinn Ewers out of the Longhorns' clash with UTSA on Saturday evening.

The high-profile sophomore has been asked to come on in relief before. He enjoyed a brief but wondrous display against Colorado State in Texas' season-opener, racking up 95 yards on 5-of-6 passing and while running for a score and throwing for a score.

Saturday's contest presented Manning with an entirely different environment, taking over in the first half after Ewers suffered an injury.

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So, how did he do? The Sporting News is tracking Manning's numbers from his performance in Texas' duel from Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.

Arch Manning stats vs. UTSA

Halftime score: Texas 28, UTSA 7

• Completions: 5-of-8
• Passing yards: 96
• Passing TDs: 2
• Yards per attempt: 12.0
• Interceptions: 0
• Carries: 3
• Rushing yards: 53
• Rushing TDs: 1
• Yards per carry: 17.7

Arch Manning highlights vs. UTSA

Manning was scintillating in his opening paces for Texas on Saturday night. He was immediately thrust into a high-leverage situation, tasked with leading the Longhorns to the end zone on second down.

Manning responded in kind, firing an arrow to DeAndre Moore Jr. on his first play of the night. Not too shabby.

If Manning's first play was eye-catching, his third was special. The highly-touted prospect turned upstream on the second play of the ensuing drive, bursting through the mire on the read option before racing 67 yards to the end zone.

Things weren't perfect for the standout sophomore as the half wore on; Texas was forced to punt the ball away on each of its final two drives, with Manning absorbing a crunching sack in the process.

Nevertheless, he showed signs of his captivating potential. Based on social media's reactions, Longhorns fans seemed more than pleased.

Manning didn't slow down in the second half, beginning with a 75-yard drive featuring four rushing yards from Jerrick Gibson along with two completions from the quarterback—one of which Isaiah Bond took 51 yards for a score.

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