Arch Manning’s 1st start ‘a C-plus,’ but No. 1 Texas cruises

AUSTIN, Texas — Arch Manning threw for 258 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in his first career start at Texas, leading a 51-3 win over UL Monroe in place of injured starter Quinn Ewers to push the No. 1 Longhorns to 4-0.

After throwing an interception on his first possession, Manning settled in, and Texas scored touchdowns on six of his 10 drives for a 44-3 lead when he left the game early in the fourth quarter. The redshirt freshman competed 15 of 29 pass attempts.

Manning said there were several throws he would like back, starting with his first interception, a second-down throw under pressure that ULM defensive back Carl Fauntroy snagged three minutes into the game.

Asked how he would grade his performance, Manning said, “Probably a C-plus, but a win’s a win.”

Manning said there were several throws he would like back, starting with his first interception, a second-down throw under pressure that ULM defensive back Carl Fauntroy snagged three minutes into the game.

Asked how he would grade his performance, Manning said, “Probably a C-plus, but a win’s a win.”