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No. 19 Texas might not bench Arch Manning just yet, but Steve Sarkisian is setting the groundwork should he choose to make a change at quarterback. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports the Longhorns plan to give redshirt freshman KJ Lacey Jr. more first-team reps this week after an upset 27-24 loss to Florida on Saturday. Following a 4-0 start, including a dramatic comeback win over Ohio State, Texas has lost two in a row. Manning, the grandson of Archie Manning and nephew of Peyton Manning and Eli Manning, struggled mightily against the Gators after starting the game with a 17-3 lead. He was sacked five times, including one that led to a fumble on the team’s final possession. Manning ended his afternoon throwing for 173 yards on 14-for-20 passing with a touchdown. The preseason presumptive first overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, Manning has shown flashes of brilliance this season alongside some poor decision-making. It’s the latter that forced Sarkisian to concede that a change could come under centre. “We’re not playing very good football right now,” Sarkisian said after the loss. “I have to evaluate everything. It’s gonna be a long night.”Lacey, 19, was Alabama’s Mr.