Manning in concussion protocol, Caldwell ready for Vanderbilt game

Arch Manning left Texas's overtime win over Mississippi State on Saturday night after suffering a head injury, and the Longhorns' immediate medical status for their next game remained unclear as the team prepared for a showdown with Vanderbilt. Manning exited during the opening play of overtime at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi, after a 13-yard scramble; backup Matthew Caldwell entered and threw the gamewinning 10-yard touchdown to Emmett Mosley V in Texas's 45-38 victory.

Manning was helped to the sideline and taken to the medical tent after appearing woozy, according to team staff on the field. Before departing the game, the redshirt sophomore completed 29 of 46 passes for a career-high 346 yards with three passing touchdowns, one interception and a rushing score as Texas rallied from a late deficit to force overtime. Caldwell, a graduate transfer who saw limited action this season, was thrust into the decisive moment and delivered the play that provided the win.

Coach Steve Sarkisian said Manning entered the program's concussion protocol and did not practice at the start of the week. Manning returned to practice midweek but remained in the protocol and was...