Fans and media had questioned how quarterback Arch Manning would perform when handed the keys to the University of Texas offense. The heralded redshirt freshman emphatically supplied that answer on Saturday in the 56-7 win over UTSA.
Playing due to an injury to Heisman Trophy candidate Quinn Ewers, Manning completed a long touchdown pass on his first play of the game, then scored on a 67-yard run. For the game, he completed nine of 12 passes for 223 yards and four scores with no interceptions.
For his performance, Arch Manning has been recognized as the winner of the Academy Sports Award, Player of the Week.
