Meet Texas' Starters Against Texas A&M

• Total: 381.55 yds (10th SEC)
• Passing: 259.91 yds (7th SEC)
• Rushing: 121.64 yds (14th SEC)
• Scoring:  29.82 points (10th in SEC)
• 21 sacks allowed (8th in SEC)

Quarterback 

Arch Manning (No. 16 / Sophomore)

• 2,763 yds, 62.7%, 23 TD, 7 ints, 155.3 rtg
• 76 car, 191 rsh yds, 7 TD

Scouting note: Dual-threat but turnover-prone when forced off platform.

Running Backs

Quintrevion Wisner (No. 5 / Junior) — RB1

• 112 car, 442 yds, 3.9 avg, 3 TD
• 20 rec, 127 yds, 1 TD

CJ Baxter (No. 4 / Sophomore) — RB2 / Red-zone back

• 48 car, 186 yds, 3.9 avg, 7 TD
• 11 rec, 40 yds, 1 TD

Scouting note: A&M fans may remember Wisner from last year's matchup when he ran for 186 yards. He has been below average this season. The running back room as a whole is the third worst run game in the SEC. Sark will need to get this unit going against the Aggies or Manning will have to shoulder majority of the load.

Wide Receivers 

Ryan Wingo (No. 1 / Sophomore) — 46 rec, 736 yds, 16.0 avg, 6 TD 

Deandre Moore Jr. (No. 0 / Junior)— 37 rec, 528 yds, 14.3 avg, 4 TD 

Parker Livingstone (No. 13 / Redshirt Freshman) — 25 rec, 472 yds, 18.9 avg, 6 TD 

Emmet Mosley V (No. 3 / Sophomore) — 22 rec, 348 yds, 15.8 avg, 3 TD

Scouting Note: Texas’ offense lives and dies by the RPO. Sarkisian does a great job giving Manning quick, easy throws early to build his confidence, especially with screen looks that force defenses to commit. Once safeties start creeping, he comes back with the same action and takes shots behind the secondary.

Wingo gets most of the quick screen touches. Mosley has been a huge addition since returning in Week 6. Moore has been a steady threat all season, while Livingstone has arguably been the most reliable weapon at Manning’s disposal.

Tight Ends

Jack Endries (No. 88 / Junior) — 24 rec, 218 yds, 2 TD

Jordan Washington (No. 84 / Redshirt Freshman) — 7 rec, 109 yds, 1 TD

Scouting note: The tight end room hasn’t been as reliable as last year, but it still plays a critical role in Sark’s offensive schemes. Expect tight end motion on the majority of snaps.

Offensive Line

LT — Trevor Goosby (R-So, 6’7”, 312 lbs)

LG — Cole Hutson (Sr, 6’5”, 308 lbs)

C — Connor Robertson (R-Jr, 6’4”, 312 lbs)

RG — DJ Campbell (Sr, 6’3”, 321 lbs)

RT — Brandon Baker (So, 6’4”, 308 lbs)

Scouting Note: This unit has allowed 21 sacks (79th in FBS) this season. If it wasn't for Manning's ability to escape the pocket, those numbers would be a lot worse. They will have their hands full this weekend against an A&M d-line that has racked up 39 sacks, the 2nd most in the nation.

Texas Defense

• Total: 335.55 yds (9th in SEC)
• Passing: 242.82 yds (12th in SEC)
• Passing TDs: 16 tds (12th in SEC)
• Rushing: 92.73 yds (3rd in SEC)
• Scoring: 20 points (6th in SEC)
• 37 total sacks (3rd in FBS) 
• 11 interceptions (tied 3rd SEC)

Defensive Line

Colin Simmons (No. 1 / Sophomore) — DE

10 sacks, 12.5 TFL, 38 tackles

Ethan Burke (No. 91 / Senior) — DE

3 sacks , 6.5 TFL , 31 tackles

Trey Moore (No. 8 / Senior) — DE / EDGE rotation

3 sacks, 5 TFL, 33 tackles

Alex January (No. 97 / Sophomore) — DT

16 tackles, 1.5 sacks

Hero Kanu (No. 93 / Senior) — DT

27 tackles, 2 sacks

Scouting Note: Simmons is a future NFL star and will need to be accounted for at all times. Burke and Moore add depth while January and Kanu are one of the big reasons this Texas d-line is the 3rd best run defense in the conference. The battle between the Texas d-line and the A&M o-line may just define the outcome of this game.

Linebackers

Anthony Hill Jr. (No. 0 / Junior) — MLB

70 tackles, 4 sacks, 7 TFL, 2 INT, 3 FF

Liona Lefau (No. 18 / Junior) — WLB

58 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack, 3 PD

Ty'Anthony Smith (No. 26 / Sophomore) — MLB

47 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 FF

Scouting note: This is a fast and agressive LB room. They will look to punch the ball out and create turnovers. Hill is the star of the show and a true All-American caliber defender but will be playing with a broken hand. It’s also important to note that Smith will be forced to sit out the first half on Friday due to last week’s targeting call.

Cornerbacks

Malik Muhammad (No. 5 / Junior) - CB1

26 tackles, 4 PD, 2 INT

Jaylon Gilbeau (No. 3 / Senior) - CB 2

39 tackles, 3 PD, 1 INT

Graceson Littleton (No. 29 / Freshman) - Nickel

34 tackles, 2 INT, 2 FF

Scouting note: Ball hawk unit that is prone to giving up big plays. Texas has allowed 37 pass plays of 20 yards or more. A&M has 47 passes that have covered 20 yards or more.

Safeties

Michael Taaffe (No. 16 / Senior) — FS

65 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT

Jelani McDonald (No. 4 / Junior) — SS

64 tackles, 3 INT, 4 TFL

Scouting note: Taaffe quarterbacks the secondary and both are downhill hammers.

Texas Special Teams

K — Mason Shipley (No. 49 / Senior)

16/20 (80%), Long 53, 1-for-4 from 50+

P — Jack Bouwmeester (No. 19 / Senior)

48 punts, 44.1 avg, 39.58% inside 20

Returner — Ryan Niblett (No. 21 / Sophomore)

24.7 yards per punt return (2nd in the nation) and 2 TD returns.

Scouting note: Niblett is one of the most explosive returner in college football and is an X-Factor for Friday night.