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New Rumors on Arch Manning vs. KJ Lacey Jr.'s QB1 Battle After Texas' Loss to Florida

Texas' QB1 battle heats up after loss to Florida

By · Published October 19, 2026  17:46 UTC · Updated October 19, 2026  22:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Texas' QB1 battle heats up after loss to Florida
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Arch Manning remains the starter at Texas despite a 2-game skid. This decision comes despite increasing first-team reps for KJ Lacey Jr., according to ESPN sources. USA Today denies a report that Lacey Jr. is getting more first-team reps, citing Steve Sarkisian.

Reporting on the increased reps for Lacey Jr. is limited, and the exact extent of his involvement remains unclear. The situation is further complicated by conflicting information on the status of the QB1 battle. The outcome of this internal competition is still unknown.

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What is the current status of Arch Manning?

Arch Manning remains the starter at Texas.

Is KJ Lacey Jr. getting more first-team reps?

Reporting suggests this, but USA Today denies the claim.

What is the outcome of the QB1 battle?

The outcome remains unknown.

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Texas Longhorns Arch Manning KJ Lacey Jr. Steve Sarkisian

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