Replay: Texas football wraps up spring game with impressive Orange-White performances

Texas wrapped up spring practices today with its annual Orange-White Game before a big crowd eager to get a first glimpse at the 2024 Longhorns.

Quarterback Arch Manning got extended playing time and didn't disappoint while throwing for an unofficial 352 yards and three TDs. Freshman Trey Owens three three TDs as the Orange team beat the White, 35-34.

Bert Auburn does a doink

The Texas kicker tries a 45-yarder, and he bangs it off the right goalpost. It's his first miss in three tries. A sack by freshman Colin Simmons set up the longish try. - Thomas Jones

Kobe Black gets an INT

Kobe Black! The freshman cornerback picks off Cole Lourd. Nice play by a young CB seeking some playing time. -Thomas Jones

So far, Arch Manning a star of the scrimmage

Arch Manning looked every bit the player everyone thinks he will eventually be. Strong arm. Decisive. Playmaker. He led the offense to scores on all four of his possessions, three of them resulting in touchdowns. -- Kirk Bohls

Bert Auburn - again

This time, the kicker hits from 33 yards out. The Orange defense stiffened in the red zone with some timely stops from edge Jaray Bledoe and safety Jelani McDonald. White 27, Orange 21 - Thomas Jones

Bama transfer Isaiah Bond making impact

Isaiah Bond showed up on that last drive with two catches, including a leaping grab of a high throw from Manning. Texas needs him as a big-time player. -- Kirk Bohls

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Rushing game gets into action

CJ Baxter bulls in from the 1-yard line for a touchdown. See, these Longhorns do have a running game - even if Arch Manniing set up the score with another dart to Johntay Cook II. - Thomas Jones

No more Quinn Ewers in second half

We'll see lots more of Arch Manning and Trey Owens in the second half. Starter Quinn Ewers completed just one pass for 12 yards to Johntay Cook II in limited playing time. - Thomas Jones

Bert Auburn ends first half with a field goal

Kicker Bert Auburn gets his first action of the scrimmage and nails a 32-yard FG to end the first half. The Orange leads the White 21-17 thanks to two TD passes from freshman QB Trey Owens and a pick-six by defensive tackle Alfred Collins. - Thomas Jones

Trey Owens connects with fellow freshman Ryan Wingo

Trey Owens delivers yet another scoring strike, this one 53 yards to Ryan Wingo down the left sideline. These freshmen are putting on a show today. Quite the quarterback duel between Owens and Arch Manning. Just what we expected, right? - Thomas Jones

Arch Manning continues to deliver

Arch Manning connects with Jaydon Blue for a 29-yard scoring strike. Great pocket awareness from Manning; looked like Blue was the third option streaking across the middle. Manning is 5-for-5 for 133 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Pretty, pretty good. — Cedric Golden 

Eventful first quarter ends

Pick sixes, touchdown bombs, big plays in the first quarter. But Quinn Ewers off to a somewhat shaky start. High on some throws and a deflection that leads to a pick six. He's 0-2 on scoring his first two series. -- Kirk Bohls

Arch Manning hits DeAndre Moore Jr. for long TD

Arch Manning in the the game, and America's most renowned backup throws a beautiful 75-yard TD bomb to DeAndre Moore Jr. There's that golden arm. You'll notice Arch and Ewers are on the same team, which gives Arch some work with the starters. Orange 14, White 7

Freshman QB Trey Owens tosses a TD

Freshman quarterback Trey Owens hits Thatcher Milton in stride for a 50-yard touchdown pass! Will Owens or Milton get much playing time this year? Does it matter? Big play by the Orange team, which now leads 14-0.

Big Alfred Collins gets a pick six!

Fifth-year senior defensive tackle Alfred Collins grabs a Quinn Ewers pass batted by edge Ethan Burke and rumbles about 30 yards into the end zone for a pick-six. Coaches are expecting big things from Collins, and he delivers. He did the same thing against Colorado in the Alamo Bowl a few years ago.

DTs should draw attention

Interested to see how those D-tackles will play today with Big Sweat and Murphy II prepping for the NFL. Alfred Collins, Jaray Bledsoe, Aaron Bryant, Sydir Mitchell, Alex January, Tiaoalii Savea. Let's see. - Cedric Golden

Who's out today for Texas?

Longhorns who are not playing today include DB Jahde Barron, DL Vernon Broughton, DB Carson Marshall and edge rusher Barryn Sorrell. -- Kirk Bohls

Big day on Bevo Boulevard

There were more activities on Bevo Boulevard outside DKR than I've seen at the State Fair. Everything from shooting arcades to slides to a Ferris wheel. -- Kirk Bohls

Kickoff coming up

The spring game will start at 1 p.m. The weather forecast looks promising, with storms expected to hold off for the Austin area until late in the afternoon.

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