# Texas QB Decision Under Pressure

> Texas coach Steve Sarkisian signals potential QB change after Arch Manning's recent struggles.
- Title: Texas QB Decision Under Pressure · EssentiallySports
- Summary: Texas coach Steve Sarkisian signals potential QB change after Arch Manning's recent struggles. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian may replace Arch Manning with KJ…
- Keywords: texas, arch manning, steve sarkisian, kj lacey jr, ncaa, college football, qb decision, longhorns, sports, Decision, Under, Pressure
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-arch-manning-put-on-high-alert-as-texas-hc-steve-sarkisian-announces-new-qb-decision
- Author: Rudra Dubey
- Published: 2026-10-19T17:42:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: texas, arch manning, steve sarkisian, kj lacey jr, ncaa, college football, qb decision, longhorns, sports
## Sarkisian opens QB evaluation
Texas head coach steve sarkisian declared the program's quarterback situation would be subject to evaluation.
## Manning's hold faces test
manning's hold on the starting job may face its biggest test after prolonged defense from coach.
## Lacey gets increased reps
texas expected to give redshirt freshman kj lacey jr more first-team quarterback reps this week.
## Manning's recent struggles
manning completed 63.9% of passes for 1,295 yards in six games with 11 touchdowns and five interceptions.
## Recent losses impact outlook
texas lost back-to-back games to oklahoma and florida both by a score of 27-24.
## Manning accepts responsibility
manning acknowledged his role in the team's struggles and said everyone must get better.
## Sarkisian calls for evaluation
sarkisian stated the offense's performance would be scrutinized after the florida loss.
## Next game against ole miss
texas faces ole miss on october 24 with the season still in jeopardy.
## Key takeaway

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian may replace Arch Manning with KJ Lacey Jr. if Manning continues to struggle.