With Arch Manning in concussion protocol, Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian expressed confidence in Matthew Caldwell.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian announces troubling news on star quarterback Arch Manning ahead of Vanderbilt game.

Manning's backup is redshirt senior Matthew Caldwell, who entered Saturday's game against Mississippi State and delivered a go-ahead touchdown pass to Emmett Mosley V to secure the win. Behind Caldwell in the room are three freshmen—two true and a redshirt—in Karle Lacey Jr., Trey Owens (RS), and Luke Dunham.

University of Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian has offered a concerning update regarding quarterback Arch Manning ahead of the Longhorns’ matchup vs. No. 9 Vanderbilt on Saturday. Manning did not practice on Monday due to being in concussion protocol, with the HC noting that the team would be getting another injury later in the week.

With Arch Manning currently in concussion protocol according to Steve Sarkisian, there’s a chance that back-up quarterback Matthew Caldwell records his first start as a Longhorn on Saturday against the No.

Manning was forced to exit the Longhorns’ comeback win over Mississippi State in overtime after taking a hard hit.