Arch Manning To Be Evaluated On Saturday To Determine Availability Vs. Vanderbilt

Texas backmost Arch Manning is looking for illustration a game-time determination for Saturday’s matchup against Vanderbilt.

Manning suffered an wounded while helping lead nan Longhorns to a comeback win complete Mississippi State last weekend, and was held retired of believe early successful nan week aft coach Steve Sarkisian explained that he was going done nan concussion protocol.

According to a study from ESPN’s Molly McGrath, it appears that Manning—who is officially listed arsenic questionable—is trending successful nan correct guidance to play Saturday.

“His chances look really good,” McGrath told SportsCenter connected Friday, noting that Sarkisian had said that Manning didn’t suffer immoderate setbacks passim nan week, and would beryllium evaluated by doctors connected Saturday greeting earlier a last telephone connected his crippled position was made.

Getting Manning backmost nether halfway would beryllium bully for nan Longhorns, who are looking to adhd a value triumph to their résumé by taking down nan Commodores.

Should Manning beryllium incapable to go, it would autumn to elder Matthew Caldwell—a transportation from Troy—to lead nan Texas offense. Caldwell did his portion past week, helping complete nan Longhorns’ comeback pinch nan game-winning touchdown walk successful overtime.

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