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What the players said following No. 7 Texas' 27-10 win over UTEP

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While the Texas defense continues to shine, Arch Manning and the offense continues to struggle. The Horns defeated UTEP on Saturday from Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium and here’s what the player had to say.

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Arch Manning

“A little bit. I’m just frustrated. I know I’m better than this. I’ve got to play better.” Manning, on if he’s mad at himself

“Maybe it slides against UTEP, but it’s not going to win us games in the SEC.” ..on his performance thus far

“I’ve got to go back to the basics and be more accurate and get my receivers the ball. Come Monday, that’s the plan and what we’re doing.”

Ryan Wingo

“Arch is a great quarterback. The same great quarterback. Our chemistry isn’t down. I think it’s improving, especially later in the game, like everyone else in the country.”

“No, that was on me. If I can put my hands on the ball, I should catch it.” ..on the first quarter play where Manning and Wingo missed near the goal line

Jelani McDonald

“It felt great, being able to go celebrate with Bevo for the first time for me, at least. For one of my accomplishments.” ..on his first interception of 2025

“Coach preached to us all week that we have to come out here punching, with haymakers, so they don’t feel like they got a chance. That was my mindset.” ..on his early play in the game

Michael Taaffe

“We’ve gotta give them a chance to cheer. We’ve got to give them a chance for them to get rowdy, have some fun.” Taaffe, on the home crowd at DKR

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