As the Texas Longhorns prepare to face Louisiana-Monroe, quarterback Arch Manning is under the spotlight, particularly after his impressive performance in relief of the injured Quinn Ewers last week. ULM's defensive coordinator Earnest Hill claimed that some of his players have faced Manning in high school and are not intimidated, asserting they have beaten him before. However, research indicates that none of the current ULM players actually defeated Manning during his high school career, raising questions about Hill's comments. Manning completed 9 of 12 passes for 223 yards and four touchdowns in his last outing, showcasing his potential as he possibly steps into his first college start. Texas is heavily favored in the matchup, but ULM aims to leverage their familiarity with Manning's style to mount a competitive challenge. Kickoff for the game is set for Saturday evening in Austin.