Texas Longhorns face playoff jeopardy after back-to-back losses. KJ Lacey gets first-team reps; Arch Manning remains starter but must improve.
Texas Longhorns fans are on edge after back-to-back losses sent the team plummeting from first to nineteenth in the rankings. Every game is now a must-win, as playoff hopes hang by a thread and there’s zero room for error. Can the Longhorns fix an offense that’s sputtered against unranked opponents and get back on track before it’s too late?
All eyes are on quarterback Arch Manning after two shaky weeks, as redshirt freshman KJ Lacey takes more first-team reps at practice. With Coach Steve Sarkisian maintaining confidence in Manning but teammates comparing Lacey's smooth play to Bryce Young, the pressure is mounting. Will a potential switch at quarterback ignite a much-needed win streak, or has the season already reached a breaking point in Austin?