Manning Shines as Cooper Injury Rattles Longhorns | Texas Longhorns Football News

Arch Manning shredded Texas State for 305 yards and 4 touchdowns in a dominant 59-7 win, showcasing elite poise as the No. 5 Longhorns open their season with firepower. But the victory came at a cost: freshman running back Derrek Cooper went down with an ankle injury early, now wearing a walking boot as the team assesses his timeline. With Cooper sidelined, the load shifts to Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown, who delivered solid performances despite the loss. The setback arrives just as UT prepares for a showdown against No. 1 Ohio State next week — Cooper’s availability remains uncertain. Still, Manning’s flawless debut (20-of-27) keeps the focus on his brilliance as the Longhorns aim to keep pace with the nation’s best. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/38dcdfbb243c5960