Arch Manning under pressure as backup KJ Lacey’s footwork gets Texas fans talking

Arch Manning remains Texas’ starting quarterback, but the pressure surrounding the Longhorns’ struggling offense is intensifying ahead of Saturday’s showdown with Ole Miss. According to ESPN, Texas planned to give backup quarterback KJ Lacey Jr. an increased share of first-team repetitions during practice this week, a development that could leave the redshirt freshman better prepared to step in if Manning struggles again. Meanwhile, a resurfaced video showcasing Lacey’s footwork has fueled excitement among Texas fans eager to see what the young quarterback could bring to the offense. With the No. 19 Longhorns hosting No. 7 Ole Miss at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, the quarterback conversation has become one of the biggest storylines surrounding the game.