With Arch Manning in concussion protocol, Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian expressed confidence in Matthew Caldwell.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed Monday that quarterback Arch Manning is in concussion protocol after exiting last week’s game against Mississippi State. Manning did not practice Monday, leaving his status for Saturday’s matchup against No.

Arch Manning suffered concussion late in Texas' win over Mississippi State on Oct. 25. He is in concussion protocol and missed practice Monday.

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian discusses whether he filed an inquiry to the SEC about hit that knocked Arch Manning out of the game at Mississippi State.

Manning was forced to exit the Longhorns’ comeback win over Mississippi State in overtime after taking a hard hit.

How did Arch Manning do against Mississippi State in Week 9? Here's a look at his stats, highlights and more from the Longhorns' overtime win.

Jackson blew up Mississippi State’s right tackle to stop the Bulldogs’ fourth-and-20 desperation play in overtime before it could get going. He got an arm on Shapen to shepherd him back toward a pack of chasing Longhorns, resulting in a game-ending sack-fumble.

Notre Dame's best-case scenario is a 10-2 finish with ranked wins over USC and likely Navy, as long as the unbeaten Midshipmen handle North Texas this weekend. And, in Texas Tech's case, the Red Raiders need to win out and take the Big 12 to guarantee a spot in the playoff.