Arch Manning Likely Concussed in OT Win

Texas edged Mississippi State 45-38 in overtime after erasing a 17-point deficit, keyed late by Ryan Niblett’s 79-yard punt return and a game-sealing defensive stop. Arch Manning completed 29 of 46 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns and added a rushing score but appeared to hit his head on the turf on the first play of overtime, walking into the medical tent and not returning. Multiple outlets reported Manning likely suffered a concussion and will enter concussion protocol, though coach Steve Sarkisian gave no immediate update. Backup Matthew Caldwell replaced Manning and threw the 10-yard overtime touchdown to Emmett Mosley V to win the game. Manning’s status is uncertain for next week’s home game against No. 10 Vanderbilt; if he misses time it could affect Texas’s College Football Playoff hopes.