Arch Manning is set to make his second straight start in the Longhorns' SEC opener.

Texas Longhorns starting quarterback Quinn Ewers is on track to miss a second straight game.

Ewers is not expected to suit up for the Longhorns' SEC opener against Mississippi State, according to multiple reports. A final decision will be made later in the day beforethe 3:15 p.m. kickoff. ESPN's Pete Thamel first reported the news.

Ewers returned to practice this week after suffering a non-contact abdominal strain in Week 3 against UTSA. He was listed as questionable for Saturday's game.

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Arch Manning, the top recruit in the nation from the Longhorns' 2023 class, has played well in Ewers' absence and appears to be on pace to make his second straight start.

In three games this season, Manning has completed 29-of-47 passes for 576 yards and seven touchdowns while rushing for 49 yards and two touchdowns. Manning led the Longhorns to a 51-3 win over ULM in his lone start last week.

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