Texas vs. ULM Live Game Updates: Longhorns Take 28-3 Lead Into Halftime After Blocked Field Goal

The Texas Longhorns take on the ULM Warhawks on Saturday night, with Arch Manning set to make his first start for the team.

Texas Longhorns running back Jaydon Blue (23) scores a touchdown as he dives into the end zone as the Texas Longhorns take on ULM at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. / Mikala Compton/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

AUSTIN - The No. 1 ranked Texas Longhorns are set to welcome the ULM Warhawks to Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, looking to move to 4-0 on the season in front of what is expected to be a sold-out crowd.

Texas is set to be without starting quarterback Quinn Ewers, with redshirt freshman star Arch Manning preparing for his first start under center as a Longhorn.

Last week in their 56-7 win over UTSA, Manning came on in relief of an injured Ewers, going 9 of 12 for 223 yards and four touchdowns, along with a 67-yard highlight reel touchdown run.

The Horns will also be without starting safety Derek Williams, who will miss the game with a hamstring injury.

In some good news for the Horns, they will be welcoming back safety Jelani McDonald and running back Jaydon Blue, both of whom missed last week's contest.

As it stands, the Horns are favored by 44.5 points over the Warhawks, with the over under set at 53.5.

Follow along with Texas Longhorns On SI for live updates and highlights below after kick off at 7 pm CT.

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FIRST QUARTER

After receiving the opening kickoff, Arch Manning and the Longhorns took the field for their first drive of the game. However, Manning would go on to throw his first pick of his career midway through the drive, giving UL the ball with good field position.

Change of possession

The Horns forced the Warhawks into a three and out after an Anthony Hill sack, taking over at their own 25 after a holding penalty

Change of possession

On their next drive, Texas got off to a fantastic start with a 56-yard pass from Manning to Isaiah Bond, putting the horns in scoring position, just a few plays later, Texas punched it in on a Jaydon Blue touchdown run, giving them the early 7-0 lead.

Change of possession

Just two plays into their next drive, ULM QB General Booty threw an interception to Texas linebacker Anthony Hill, which he took in for a touchdown. However, teh score was called back thanks to block in the back by Trey Moore.

Change of possession

After the interception, Texas marched right down the field for a score thanks to a touchdown pass from Manning to Blue, putting Texas up 14-0 with 5:28 to go in the quarter.

Change of possession

On the next possession, the Warhawks were able to manage a first down. However, after great pressure by the Longhorns front, they were forced to punt.

Change of possession

After the punt, the Longhorns were led down the field behind the arm of Arch Manning, who connected with Ryan Wingo on a touchdown from 17 yards out, giving Texas a 21-0 lead late in the first.

Change of possession

SECOND QUARTER

Another quick possession from ULM gave Texas the ball back on their own 22 yard line after a punt.

Change of possession

After an explosive set of plays once again put Texas in scoring position on their next drive, Jaydon Blue earned his third touchdown of the night on a run from just a few yards out, giving Texas the 28-0 lead midway through the second quarter.

Change of possession

On the next ULM possession, the drive was extended for the Warhawks after a Jahdae Barron delay of game penalty. Using that momentum, the Warhawks moved the ball down the field into scoring position. They then turned that opportunity into a field goal making the score 28-3 late in the second quarter.

Change of possession

On their next possession, Manning would throw another interception after a pass bounced off the hands of running back Jaydon Blue, giving the Warhawks another scoring opportunity.

Change of possession

ULM was unable to capitalize on the turnover however, with the Horns blocking a field goal to end the half as they head into the locker room with a 28-3 lead.