Arch Manning, the highly-touted redshirt freshman quarterback, is set to make his first career start for the Texas Longhorns against Louisiana-Monroe after Quinn Ewers sustained an abdominal strain during last week's game. Head coach Steve Sarkisian praised Manning's capabilities and noted the confidence he has among his teammates. In relief of Ewers last week, Manning showcased his talent by completing 9 of 12 passes for 223 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushing for a 67-yard touchdown. Louisiana-Monroe's defensive coordinator expressed skepticism about Texas's motivation, suggesting they may not prepare adequately for the matchup against a perceived weaker opponent. Manning's past experiences against some ULM players in high school could add an interesting dynamic to the game. The Longhorns aim to maintain their undefeated record, moving to 4-0 on the season.