Report: Texas to give more first-team reps to QB KJ Lacey Jr., Arch Manning still expected to start

Texas is expected to give more first-team reps to redshirt freshman QB KJ Lacey Jr., per ESPN’s Pete Thamel, but Arch Manning is still the expected starter. The Longhorns take on Ole Miss at home this weekend. “Sources: Texas is expected to give an up-tick in first-team quarterback reps to redshirt freshman KJ Lacey Jr. this week in practice,” Thamel wrote on Twitter/X. “Arch Manning still projects as the Texas starter. The uptick in Lacey’s reps is a signal that Texas could replace Manning if he continues to struggle.” $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage Texas is coming off their second straight loss to a previously unranked opponent, this time losing 27-24 to Florida at home. Manning struggled in the game, failing to top 200 yards passing and had zero yards rushing. He also fumbled in the game. In the loss to Florida, Manning was 14-of-20 passing for 173 yards and a touchdown, with a fumble, and ran for zero yards. In six games this year, Manning has 1,295 yards, 11 touchdowns, five interceptions, a 63.9% completion percentage, 102 rushing yards and no rushing scores. This story will be updated