Arch Manning looked down on a hapless Sam Houston defender after a first-half touchdown run Saturday night and needed to be calmed down by officials to avoid being flagged. For the first time all season, the Texas quarterback was playing loose and comfortable, not pressing the way he previously looked during his first three starts.

The Longhorns' series of get-right games coming after the season-opening loss at Ohio State are officially over following their blowout win over the Bearkats. It was rhythmic showing from Manning and the first-team offense that was desperately needed for a team working on their confidence approaching next week's SEC opener at Florida .

Manning was 18 of 21 for 309 yards and three touchdowns through 2.5 quarters before heading to the bench, spr

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