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Ole Miss coach Golding defends Arch Manning before Texas game

Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding said Arch Manning is an elite quarterback despite criticism about his play this season. Golding spoke days before Ole Miss plays Texas on October 24.

Where
Austin, Travis County
When
Oct. 19, 2026
Sources
Reported by 3 outlets

Counties: Travis

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  • Saturday, October 24, 2026, 6:30 p.m. No. 7 Ole Miss plays No. 18 Texas football game (Austin)2 3

Who's involved

  • Pete GoldingOle Miss football coach
  • Arch ManningTexas quarterback
  • Steve SarkisianTexas head coach
  • KJ LaceyTexas backup quarterback
  • Ole Miss Rebelsfootball team
  • Texas Longhornsfootball team

The facts

  • Texas beat Ohio State, then ranked No. 1, in Week 2 and climbed to No. 1 in polls.2
  • Texas lost consecutive games to Oklahoma and Florida before facing Ole Miss.2
  • Manning has 1,295 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and 5 interceptions this season.2
  • Manning lost a costly fumble in fourth quarter against Florida, his third fourth-quarter turnover in two games.2
  • KJ Lacey is a sophomore and former four-star recruit, Manning's backup.2
  • Ole Miss ranks No. 7 with a 5-1 record overall and 3-1 in the SEC.2
  • Texas ranks No. 18 with a 4-2 record overall and 1-2 in the SEC.2

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Pete Golding Arch Manning is an elite player; conception he is not elite is crazy.2
  • Pete Golding Some defenders showed Manning different looks, took away first reads, applied pressure.2
  • Pete Golding Texas had bad luck this season, timely drops, hit receivers in stride but ball bounced off.2 3
  • Pete Golding Isolated 25-play cut-up shows Manning should be top pick in 2027 NFL Draft.2
  • Steve Sarkisian Everything will be evaluated including starting quarterback position after Florida loss.2
  • Steve Sarkisian Manning remains Texas starter; Lacey will get uptick in first-team reps.2

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Sources

Outlets: 3 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Pete Golding Faces a Fascinating Decision Against Arch Manning and Texas Sports Illustrated Not rated, October 19, 2026
  2. Why Pete Golding said benching Arch Manning talk is misguided before Ole Miss vs Texas The Clarion-Ledger Not rated, October 19, 2026
  3. Pete Golding talks Texas, bad luck and the elite Arch Manning Red Cup Rebellion Not rated, October 20, 2026

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