What’s at stake: After a frustrating 14–7 season-opening loss to Ohio State, No. 7 Texas looks to bounce back in its home opener against San José State, who themselves are reeling from a narrow 16–14 loss to Central Michigan.
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What to watch:
Can Texas’ defense deliver its first sacks of the season? Cedric Golden predicts under 4 sacks; Kirk Bohls sees at least 5, given San José State’s pass-heavy offense.
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QB Arch Manning enters just his second start. After a shaky debut (170 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT), he will look to find rhythm and confidence early.
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Coach Sarkisian is also using this game to evaluate young talent including running backs Christian Clark and Jerrick Gibson, WR Daylan McCutcheon, tight ends Nick Townsend and Emaree Winston, DE Lance Jackson, CB Kobe Black, and safety Xavier Filsaime.
