Arch Manning cracks joke after big performance vs. Vanderbilt: ‘Maybe the concussion helped’
By Mark Kern
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Arch Manning had a big day Saturday, as he delivered one of the best performances in his young career in Texas‘ 34-31 victory at home against Vanderbilt. He finished the day 25-of-33 for 328 yards and three touchdowns.
What made his performance even more impressive is that Manning didn’t practice this week as he was in the concussion protocol. However, he was cleared and able to play.
While talking to reporters after the game, Manning cracked a joke and said the concussion might have “helped” his performance.
“Maybe the concussion helped,” Manning said with a smile. “It starts with the o-line, they played really well today. Receivers made plays and that makes it a little bit easier on me.”
A few weeks ago there were major concerns with how Manning was playing, but he has continued to play better each week. In the last two weeks, he has thrown for 674 yards and 6 touchdowns, while looking much more in command of the offense.
It hasn’t been pretty the past couple of weeks, but the Longhorns are still in control of their own destiny when it comes to making the College Football Playoff. There are still some very difficult games remaining with matchups against Georgia and Texas A&M. However, if the offense can continue to play better to go along with the elite Longhorns defense, then Texas has a chance for a special season.
