# Texas insider reveals how short of a leash Steve Sarkisian has Arch Manning on

> Texas insider says Steve Sarkisian isn't shortening Arch Manning's leash before Ole Miss game.
- Title: Texas insider reveals how short of a leash Steve Sarkisian…
- Summary: Texas insider says Steve Sarkisian isn't shortening Arch Manning's leash before Ole Miss game. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian plans to keep Arch Manning…
- Keywords: arch malling, texas longhorns, steve sarkisian, ncaa, kj lacey, ole miss, college football playoff, Texas, insider, reveals, short, leash
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/texas-insider-reveals-how-short-of-a-leash-steve-sarkisian-has-arch-manning-on-12596853
- Author: Michael Gallagher
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: arch malling, texas longhorns, steve sarkisian, ncaa, kj lacey, ole miss, college football playoff
## Texas Longhorns backup QB KJ Lacey
Texas announced backup quarterback KJ Lacey gets first-team reps this week.
## Arch Manning's performance
Arch Manning completes 63.9% of passes for 1,295 yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions.
## Texas coach's stance
Texas insider Anwar Richardson says Steve Sarkisian isn't shortening Arch Manning's leash.

> I was told that it would take a ' [expletive] performance' against Ole Miss for Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian to bench Manning
## Manning's recent struggles
Manning has lost two of four games against top opponents including Ohio State and Oklahoma.
## Key takeaway

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian plans to keep Arch Manning starting despite recent losses, according to insider Anwar Richardson.