WATCH: Arch Manning Gashes Defense on 67-Yard Rushing TD

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning scored two quick touchdowns after Quinn Ewers exited with an injury.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks for an open receiver during the game against Colorado State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. / Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK

AUSTIN -- Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning stepped in for an injured Quinn Ewers in the second quarter against UTSA on Saturday and hardly missed a beat.

After finding DeAndre Moore Jr. for a 19-yard touchdown on his first pass attempt of the game, Manning used his legs on the following drive and delivered the best highlight of his young career in the process.

Sep 14, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up for the game against Texas-San Antonio at Texas at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images / Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

With Ewers still in the medical tent, Manning sprinted past the UTSA defense for a highlight-reel 67-yard rushing touchdown that extended Texas' lead to 28-7.

Take a look:

ARCH MANNING 67-YARD HOUSE CALL🤯

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"He's got great work ethic, but I think the biggest thing is he's got a great appreciation for (Ewers) too and what (Ewers) has gone through to get to this point," Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said of Manning. "They've got great rapport with one another, great support with one another. It's not the first time we've had multiple NFL-type quarterbacks in the same quarterback room. I think we handle it the right way, we're upfront, we're honest, we push all the guys in there to develop them to be the best that they can be."

Manning tossed his first-career touchdown in the season opener against Colorado State. He also added a one-yard rushing score. He now has four total touchdowns to his name this season and will need to continue producting for Texas if Ewers misses time with the injury.