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Arch Manning injury update: Texas QB leaves game in overtime after nasty fall

IMG_0985by: Griffin McVeigh10/26/25griffin_mcveigh
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Arch Manning (Jordan Prather-Imagn Images)

Texas is battling in overtime against Mississippi State, attempting to pull off an incredible come-from-behind win. They may have to do so the rest of the way without quarterback Arch Manning. After scrambling for a first down, Manning took a big hit and stayed down.

Trainers and head coach Steve Sarkisian came out to tend to Manning. After walking off the field, there was immediate movement toward the medical tent. Backup Matthew Caldwell entered the game, tasked with getting Texas into the end zone to open overtime.

Exactly what the issue is remains unknown. However, Manning took a shot in the lower portion of his body at first. Moments later, a Mississippi State defender hit Manning hard into the ground. You can check out the full play here.

Manning made his way into the medical tent earlier in the game, also after taking off. All the way back in the first quarter, a designed run was called by Sarkisian that resulted in a touchdown. Staying down for a moment after the score, Manning did not want to receive any kind of medical attention. Thus, the stint in the medical tent was short, letting him play until this point.

Depending on how things go, an in-game update on Manning might be unlikely. The next possible place to receive information on him comes from Sarkisian in his postgame press conference. Folks in burnt orange hope there is a positive mood during that — both due to a victory and positive news on Manning. Next on the schedule is a home showdown vs. the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Texas hoping to get overtime win despite Arch Manning injury

Plenty of conversation has taken place regarding Manning’s play in recent weeks. Even as Texas sits on a two-game winning streak, not everything has been super pretty. But before getting hurt against Mississippi State, there were plenty of positives to take away.

Manning threw 46 passes on the afternoon, completing 29 of them for 346 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception. Pressure remained in his face as Mississippi State found ways to get through the Texas offensive line on a consistent basis.

Manning even got into the endzone on the ground, the first touchdown of the game. Not much else to speak of there after six yards on 10 carries. Mississippi State getting five sacks does not help, considering how the NCAA officially keeps track of stats.