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Steve Sarkisian and team have 'a lot of confidence' in Texas's new QB1

Arch Manning is officially sidelined for at least a six-day period as the Texas Longhorns' starting quarterback goes through concussion protocol. So, the Horns and head coach Steve Sarkisian are having to shift gears, preparing another QB1 for battle.

Backup quarterback Matthew Caldwell was thrust into the spotlight on Saturday night as Texas secured the overtime, comeback victory over Mississippi State. The surge to tie the game by the end of the fourth quarter was almost entirely due to Manning, but the OT touchdown that actually earned the win was a ball from Caldwell.