One pressing question for Texas as kickoff approaches against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at 7 p.m. Central on ESPN+ at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium is which running backs will be available to share the backfield with Manning — junior Jaydon Blue missed last week’s win over UTSA with an ankle sprain sustained against Michigan and sophomore Quintrevion Wisner left the UTSA game and did not return with an undisclosed injury.

Arch Manning threw two touchdowns and two interceptions in the first half of his first career start Saturday against Louisiana-Monroe. Texas leads 28-3 at halftime behind a defense that allowed the Warhawks to gain 101 yards of offense.

Arch Manning’s first start is here! The Texas Longhorns hosted the ULM Warhawks in Austin at DKR to complete non-conference play. Manning is starting for the injured Quinn Ewers, who strained his oblique last week against UTSA. In relief, Manning accounted for five touchdowns against the Roadrunners.

The Texas Longhorns wrap up non-conference play at home against UL Monroe Saturday night. Texas has rolled through Colorado State, Michigan and UTSA with relative ease. Arch Manning will start the game in place of the injured Quinn Ewers.

Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning threw for 258 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the first start of his college career.