Overview
- Coach Steve Sarkisian said Manning did not practice Monday and his status for Saturday against No. 9 Vanderbilt remains open pending daily availability reports.
- Texas submitted the overtime hit that led to Manning’s head injury to the SEC for review, seeking clarity on officiating of the play.
- Graduate transfer Matthew Caldwell took first-team reps Monday and would start if Manning is not cleared, having thrown the overtime game-winning touchdown at Mississippi State.
- Manning delivered a career-best outing in the 45-38 win, passing for 346 yards with three touchdowns and adding a rushing score before exiting on the first snap of overtime.
- The quarterback decision comes as No. 20 Texas enters a pivotal stretch that includes Vanderbilt, a trip to No. 5 Georgia, Arkansas, and No. 3 Texas A&M with conference and playoff stakes in play.