TL;DR
- * Arch Manning was questionable for the Vanderbilt game due to a concussion.
- * He was cleared to start against Vanderbilt, not appearing on the injury report.
- * Manning's performance before injury included 346 passing yards and three touchdowns.
- * Through eight games, Manning has 1,795 passing yards and 15 touchdowns.
Arch Manning's availability for The Vanderbilt game was uncertain.
Manning was designated as questionable for the 20th-ranked Longhorns following a concussion he sustained in last week's 45-38 overtime victory against Mississippi State. Matthew Caldwell replaced Manning to throw the game-sealing touchdown.
Manning was injured trying to dive on the opening possession of overtime. This is the latest setback for the preseason Heisman Trophy favorite.
Here's what you need to know about Manning's status for Saturday's game.
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Arch Manning playing now?
Manning is not on Texas' injury report and is cleared to start against Vanderbilt, per reports.
Manning was in concussion protocol and, as of Friday afternoon, was a game-time decision. There was optimism that he would be cleared in time to play. ESPN's Molly McGrath reported on Friday that Manning hadn't had any setbacks and the Longhorns were "hopeful" he would be available.
Manning's performance before exiting the game versus MSU included 29 completions on 46 attempts, totaling 346 passing yards, three touchdowns, and one interception.
Arch Manning 2025 numbers
Through eight games, Manning has completed 61 percent of his passes for 1,795 yards and 15 TDs with six interceptions. He has added another six scores on the ground, which leads the Longhorns.
Last week was just the second time Manning has thrown for over 300 yards in the 2025 season.
“We have four games left,” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said this week. “If we can handle our business, we have as good of an opportunity as anybody to play in the SEC championship game and be part of the College Football Playoff."
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