Texas HC Steve Sarkisian has 'never felt better about' QB Arch Manning heading into season-defining stretch

After the QB committed three late-game turnovers (two interceptions, a fumble) in consecutive losses to the Oklahoma Sooners (27-24) and Florida Gators (27-24) in Weeks 6 and 7, the coach reportedly gave backup QB KJ Lacey more first-team reps to challenge Manning. He has responded. Manning led the Longhorns to consecutive wins over the Ole Miss Rebels (34-27) and Mississippi State Bulldogs (31-3) in Weeks 8 and 9, helping Texas (6-2) climb from No. 19 to No. 10 in the Associated Press Top 25.