Dave Wilson Oct 24, 2026, 11:56 PM ET

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Dave Wilson is a college football reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Steve Sarkisian said Thursday that Arch Manning was "edgy" all week after being challenged following Texas ' back-to-back losses to Oklahoma and Florida .

On Saturday night, following a 34-27 win over No. 7 Ole Miss that came down to the final play, the Longhorns coach said he liked Manning's newfound mentality.

"One thing I know about Arch Manning, he's a fighter," Sarkisian said. "I like the edgy, kind of borderline arrogant, full-of-swagger Arch. I just feel like that's when he's at his best."

Manning was 18-of-30 passing for 212 yards and a touchdown, and he also scored twice on the ground.…