Texas QB Arch Manning (concussion) returns to practice

Field Level Media|published: 10/30/2025, 2:18pm EDT

Oct 25, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Medical staff check on Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) during overtime against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Texas quarterback Arch Manning remains in concussion protocol but has resumed practicing with the team, coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed.

Sarkisian said Thursday that Manning is "making good progress" but his status remains uncertain for Saturday's home game between the 20th-ranked Longhorns (6-2, 3-1 SEC) and No. 9 Vanderbilt (7-1, 3-1).

Manning is listed as questionable on the team's official injury report after sustaining a head injury during last weekend's overtime win at Mississippi State.

Matthew Caldwell, a graduate transfer from Troy, will start against the Commodores in Austin if Manning doesn't clear the protocol in time.

"We haven't changed anything that we've done," Sarkisian said. "The game plan is the game plan. All of his teammates have confidence in Matt if it's his time to go."

Manning was hurt on a scramble in overtime against Mississippi State after rallying Texas from a 31-14 deficit. He had a career-high 346 passing yards, three touchdowns and a rushing touchdown before being forced out of the 45-38 victory.

Manning has completed 60.9% of his passes for 1,795 yards with 15 touchdowns and six interceptions this year. He has also rushed for 199 yards and six scores.

Caldwell is 8-of-11 passing for 85 yards with one touchdown this season.

--Field Level Media