Good morning, Everydayers. Texas has led by double digits in both of its losses, Arch Manning is still the starter, and Kewan Lacy is going home. Today’s LOOM Flagship crosses over with Brad Kellner of Locked On Longhorns.
☕ Morning Coffee
“Texas is playing 15 to 20 minutes of elite football every week.”
That’s Brad Kellner of Locked On Longhorns on today’s LOOM Flagship. The problem, he said, is the other 40 to 45 minutes, “where Texas just looks lost.” Three things from the show:
- The other 40 minutes. Texas led Oklahoma 17-7 at halftime and Florida 17-3 late in the first half, and lost both by three. Brad’s numbers: Texas was outscored 37-14 in the second halves of those two games and hasn’t scored a third-quarter touchdown since Week 1.
- Arch Manning starts. Steve Sarkisian confirmed it, and Manning said, “I haven’t put good film on tape for the last five weeks, and I’m going to be better” (Field Level Media). Brad says backup KJ Lacey’s first-team reps are up “a lot.” Steven’s answer is the Missouri plan: show pressure, hide who’s coming and make the quarterback decide.
- Kewan Lacy goes home. The Lancaster, Texas, native comes off 122 yards on 16 carries against Missouri. And with Colin Simmons reportedly out, Ole Miss can run its full offense instead of keeping backs and tight ends in to block.
🏈 The Numbers
- 17-7 and 17-3: Texas’s leads against Oklahoma (halftime) and Florida (late first half). It lost both by three
- 37-14: Texas’s second-half deficit in those two losses, per Locked On Longhorns
- 126th: Texas nationally in plays of 20 yards or more, per Locked On Longhorns
- 0: Texas takeaways in its last three games, per the Texas game notes
- 100%: Ole Miss red-zone scoring through six games
🎤 What They Said
The communication piece is going to be really important.
Pete Golding, on playing in Austin (Field Level Media)
From the other side of the crossover, Brad Kellner: “Trinidad Chambliss is good enough to beat you by himself, but if Ole Miss can be multidimensional as an offense” — it makes them “very, very difficult to stop.” Steven’s defenders to watch: Luke Ferrelli, the Locked On Ole Miss Player of the Game against Missouri, and Blake Purchase.
🏆 In the Polls
| Poll | Ole Miss |
|---|---|
| AP | No. 7 |
| Coaches | No. 7 |
Texas is No. 19 in the AP poll after four weeks at No. 1 earlier this season.
📈 The Line
Per FanDuel, as of Sunday morning, Oct. 18: Texas -3.5, total 55.5. That number was posted before Monday’s Simmons report.
The show reads the market. It does not make picks.
🔮 Next: at Texas
| Matchup | No. 7 Ole Miss (5-1, 3-1 SEC) at No. 19 Texas (4-2, 1-2 SEC) |
| Kickoff | Saturday, Oct. 24 · 6:30 p.m. CT / 7:30 p.m. ET |
| Where | DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin |
| TV | ABC |
Two days to Texas. Nine to Auburn. Headed to Austin? Steven’s tip: F1 is in town too, so give yourself an extra 20 to 30 minutes.
📻 This Week on Locked On Ole Miss
| Wednesday | LOOM Flagship: how big a gift is Chambliss not facing Simmons, Will Echoles, and an over-talented Texas · Ole Miss legend Bill Flowers on Texas week |
| On the Hub | Patrick Kutas on Texas · Makhi Frazier after his first 100-yard SEC game · Will Echoles and the box score |
| Today | LOOM Flagship crossover with Brad Kellner of Locked On Longhorns: Simmons, Arch Manning’s job, Kewan Lacy’s homecoming and each team’s path to a win |
🔗 Five Clicks
1. Golding on the Bear Bryant Coach of the Year watch list (olemisssports.com)
7-2 since he took over, with five wins over ranked teams.
2. No. 7 Ole Miss challenges slumping No. 19 Texas (Field Level Media)
The national preview, with Golding on communication in a loud building.
3. Sarkisian is sticking by Arch Manning (Yahoo Sports)
Manning starts Saturday, and he says he’s going to be better.
4. Everything Sarkisian said about KJ Lacey (On3)
The backup quarterback question, straight from the Texas podium.
5. Texas vs. Ole Miss opponent preview (Burnt Orange Nation)
How the Texas side sees the Rebels coming to Austin.
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Texas week. Hotty Toddy. 🦈
