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While he may not be winning any accolades for his play this season, Texas quarterback Arch Manning put up his best game yet.
Manning, who is still believed to be one of the top quarterback prospects for the upcoming NFL Draft, put up his top performance of the season in a 52-37 victory over Arkansas.
The son of Cooper Manning - the brother of NFL siblings Peyton and Eli Manning - completed 18-of-39 passes for 389 yards and four touchdowns.
It's the most passing yards and the most passing touchdowns he's had all season long. But those weren't the only accomplishments he had on the day.
Manning also ran in for a touchdown. He also caught a touchdown pass from receiver Parker Livingstone on a trick play - bringing his total to six scores on the afternoon.
This meant that the junior was responsible for all of the Longhorns' trips to the end zone in the victory over their rivals.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning put up his best performance of the season against Arkansas
Manning put up his most passing yards and touchdowns in a single game this season
Fans went wild on social media - with many praising the performance of the potentially pro-bound passer.
'Arch Manning has played well today,' said one user on X.
Another commented, 'Arch Manning getting to 30 TDs this year after the start he had is a miracle.'
One Texas football reporter wrote, 'Texas is far from where they wanted to be at this point in the season, but they're 2-0 against rivals and Arch Manning is playing his best football a week before the [Texas] A&M game.'
According to AP sports writer Josh Dubow, Manning is the fourth player since 2000 with four or more touchdown passes, a touchdown run and a touchdown catch in the same game.
He joined Texas State's Tyler Jones (2016), Northern Illinois' Jordan Lynch (2013), and Ohio State's Terrelle Pryor (2010).
Manning now has the Longhorns at 8-3 as they will prepare to host rivals Texas A&M to close out their regular season.
