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Steve Sarkisian was extremely proud of Arch Manning after the Texas Longhorns pulled off a dramatic comeback victory against LSU.
Despite struggling for much of the contest, the quarterback delivered when it mattered most, helping the Longhorns secure a memorable 22-21 win in Death Valley.
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According to Justin Wells' postgame report for Inside Texas on On3, Sarkisian had several positive things to say about Manning's performance, particularly his ability to overcome mistakes and deliver in the closing moments.
The Texas quarterback finished with 174 passing yards, one touchdown and three interceptions.
However, he put those struggles behind him during the final drive, leading a 58-yard march that ended with a four-yard touchdown pass to Raleek Brown with just three seconds remaining.
Speaking about Manning's performance, Sarkisian highlighted his competitive mentality and praised his response under pressure.
“I say a lot about Arch. This guy’s got a competitive spirit about him. What a drive! You know, what a drive at the end of the game to shake all that off and to make some of those throws that he made. I was proud of him, and what a moment for him being back in his home state winning this.”
The head coach also explained that the final touchdown was part of the team's offensive game plan. He credited Manning for executing the play despite LSU putting pressure on the quarterback.
“It was by design. They were coming after us. We got what we were looking for, it was a great job by Arch for getting the ball out to him and in stride for the touchdown.”
Sarkisian also praised the collective effort, noting that Texas needed contributions from different areas of the team to overcome LSU.
“I’m proud of the team that they won the game as a team. You can’t just rely on one aspect of your team. You’ve got to find a way to win games in a variety of ways.”
The victory was particularly important for the Longhorns after consecutive losses in games they believed they could have won. Sarkisian acknowledged that the team needed a response.
“This win tonight was important for this team because we obviously stubbed our toe in back-to-back losses in games we believe we should have won.”
Manning also had a special reason to celebrate, having grown up in Louisiana. The victory at LSU's home stadium made the occasion even more memorable for the quarterback.
“He’s got a lot of bragging rights now when he comes back home to New Orleans.”
Despite the three interceptions, Manning earned his coach's praise for delivering when Texas needed him most. The comeback could prove to be an important moment for both the quarterback and the Longhorns moving forward.
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