Next up for Texas is a home game against Mississippi State (1-3) and the Longhorns' first conference contest as a member of the SEC.

"The games feel long," Manning joked after playing three full quarters for the first time in his career in a 51-3 Texas win Saturday over Louisiana-Monroe at Royal-Memorial Stadium. Levity and humor, Manning's teammates say, form a big part of his personality. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said he plays best when he keeps things light.

Texas is No. 1 for the first time since 2008 and after Quinn Ewers was injured last week, Arch Manning could get his first start this week.