AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An injury to Quinn Ewers ended the Arch Manning show in Texas.

The boy from one of the most famous football families scored immediately.

Manning threw four touchdowns and ran 67 yards for another touchdown Successor to Ewers in the second quarter and led the No. 2 Longhorns to a 56-7 victory over UTSA on Saturday night.

Texas (3-0) led 14-0 when Ewers left the field with what coach Steve Sarkisian called an abdominal muscle strain. Manning threw a 19-yard touchdown to DeAndre Moore on his first play, then broke the long sprint for another touchdown on Texas’ next possession while several UTSA (1-2) defenders were chasing him.

“When the adrenaline kicks in, it helps you run a little faster,” Manning said.

He threw a 51-yard touchdown on Texas’ first series of the third quarter with Isaiah Bond, making the game 35-7. His next throw was a 75-yard touchdown. deep hit TD to Ryan Wingo.

Manning completed 9 of 12 passes for 223 yards. He left the game early in the fourth quarter after his final touchdown pass to Johntay Cook II.

“It helps when you have great players and good coaches around you,” Manning said.

The five-star recruit with the NFL Family Tree could be the most high-profile backup quarterback in the country. With sharp passes and an unexpected burst of speed, Manning showed that he really does live up to the hype.

Manning is the son of Cooper Manning, the grandson of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning, and the nephew of Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning.

And if Ewers is out for an extended period of time, Texas still has time to build Manning up as a starter before the schedule becomes significantly more difficult.

Texas hosts Louisiana-Monroe next week and then opens its first SEC game at home against Mississippi State on Sept. 28. The Longhorns will then have a week off before their annual rivalry with Oklahoma.

Texas made no immediate announcement on how long Ewers might be out.

Sarkisian determined that Ewers’ injury was not caused by contact.

“It remains to be seen how serious this is. We do not believe it is a structural or defect issue,” Sarkisian said.

Ewers had just completed a 49-yard pass to tight end Gunnar Helm with a deep throw and then handed off to Quintrevion Wisner before waving to the team’s medical staff and laying on his back.

Ewers eventually left the field, but pulled his shirt over his face as he entered the medical tent. He stood on the sidelines in civilian clothes during the third quarter.

Ewers did not speak to the media after the game.

Ewers has missed several games over the past two seasons due to injury. He gained attention as a Heisman Trophy contender after Texas’ big away win at defending champion MichiganBefore his injury, he completed 14 of 16 passes for 165 yards against UTSA, scoring two touchdowns and throwing one interception.

Manning called Ewers one of his best friends on the team, noting that the two are roommates when the Longhorns sleep together the night before games.

“I just learned so much from him,” Manning said. “He was my man and I hope he’s OK.”

Sarkisian praised Manning’s demeanor in that moment.

“It’s hard when you have a backup who doesn’t have a lot of experience. Arch was our third man last year,” Sarkisian said. “There’s nothing like being in the game. Playing in front of 105,000 people is not the easiest thing. I’m really proud of Arch.”

THE RESULT

UTSA: The defense continues to allow key touchdowns, with the Longhorns scoring three of over 50 yards. The secondary was overwhelmed by Texas’ speed, even as Manning sprinted past several defenders on his long run.

Texas: All eyes will be on the lineup and the weekly availability report. The Longhorns will obviously feel good about handing the offense over to Manning, at least in the short term. If Ewers is out, rookie Trey Owens will step into the role of top backup.

STRONG DEFENSE

Texas has allowed just two touchdowns and 19 points in three games.

SURVEY STATUS

First-placed Georgia received a tough win in Kentuckybut Texas’ early-season performance will likely narrow the gap between the Longhorns and the Bulldogs at the top. Texas hasn’t been ranked No. 1 since 2008. Georgia visits Austin on Oct. 19.

Next

UTSA hosts Houston Christian on Saturday.

Texas hosts Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday night.

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