Caldwell has become a microwave of sorts for Texas’ kitchen. He came off the bench to snap off a 50-yard sprint against Sam Houston earlier this season and then became a cult hero during SEC play with a 26-yard throw late against Florida after Manning lost his helmet and that spine-tingling overtime dime to Mosley.

If the Texas Longhorns have to turn to backup quarterback Matthew Caldwell, head coach Steve Sarkisian knows they'll be in good hands.

Arch Manning loses nearly one third of his NIL valuation as he suffers an untimely injury during 45-38 win over Mississippi State

Matthew Caldwell threw a touchdown pass to Emmett Mosley in overtime after Arch Manning was knocked out of the game with an apparent injury and No. 22 Texas came from behind to beat Mississippi State

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian told reporters Monday that Arch Manning is in concussion protocol after coming out of the Mississippi State game last week, and that he didn't practice Monday. He didn't say anything about Manning's potential status for Saturday's game against No.

Texas overcame a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Mississippi State 45-38 in overtime after Arch Manning was injured and Matthew Caldwell threw the winning touchdown pass.