After win over Ole Miss, Texas QB Arch Manning says that he 'kind of likes being disregarded'

Arch Manning, the Texas quarterback, expressed that he somewhat appreciated being overlooked after Texas' win over Ole Miss. The Longhorns had been dealing with turnovers in their previous games against Oklahoma and Florida, leading to ESPN reporting that backup KJ Lacey would receive more playing time. Despite Manning's struggles, including two interceptions and a fumble, Texas managed to win 34-27 after coming back from a 21-point halftime deficit.

Manning scored the game-winning touchdown and commented that he had grown accustomed to being disregarded. This victory was crucial for both the team and Manning's confidence, as a loss would have jeopardized Texas' chances of making the College Football Playoff for the second time in his two seasons. However, this win does not necessarily position Texas as a strong contender for a national title.

The team was already missing key players Trevor Goosby, Cam Coleman, Colin Simmons, and Hollywood Smothers. Ole Miss, meanwhile, was also dealing with a lackluster pass rush, which contributed to their poor performance. With Georgia and Kentucky currently the only conference teams with a single loss, eight teams, including Texas and Ole Miss, are tied at two losses, while four others have three losses.