Arch Manning’s first start at quarterback was a successful one as Texas football rolled to a 51-3 win Saturday over Louisiana-Monroe at Royal-Memorial Stadium.
Ranked first in the Associated Press poll and second in the US LBM Coaches poll, Texas is now 4-0. Next up is a home game against Mississippi State (1-3) and the Longhorns ‘ first conference contest as a member of the SEC.
Saturday marked a personal milestone for Manning, the redshirt freshman who started for the first time while filling in for an injured Quinn Ewers . On the game’s first drive, Manning was pressured into a throw into coverage that was intercepted by ULM defensive back Carl Fauntroy. It was the first interception thrown on the college level by Manning…