With Arch Manning in concussion protocol, Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian expressed confidence in Matthew Caldwell.

Texas fans might see more of Caldwell in their next matchup against the Vanderbilt Commodores, as Texas coach Steve Sarkisian gave an update on Manning during his weekly Monday morning news conference.

Hammond's non-contact injury in the first half forced Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire to go with third-team option Mitch Griffis, a senior transfer from Wake Forest, for the remainder of contest. He finished with 172 yards two total touchdowns, helping the Red Raiders grab their first shutout win over a Big 12 opponent since 2005.

North Texas quarterback Drew Mestemaker is the Associated Press national player of the week in college football for his performance against Charlotte.

The Texas A&M Aggies are 8-0 following yet another incredible win on Saturday as they defeated Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers 49-25. Marcel Reed put up another 300+ total yards and four touchdowns. The ground game dominated with over 220 rushing yards.

With the Texas offense and Arch Manning looking to rebound Saturday at Mississippi State following a slow start to SEC play, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady said this week the media scrutiny facing the Longhorns quarterback is a sign of the times.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as North Texas Quarterback Joins Exclusive Club With 600-Yard Outing vs. Charlotte. There are good passing nights, and there are really good passing nights, and there is the night North Texas quarterback Drew Mestemaker had against Charlotte Friday in a 54–20 blowout win.

It was in Lubbock that Kliff Kingsbury was the among the first to show confidence in Patrick Mahomes’ abilities.