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Longhorn Special? Texas' Arch Manning catches TD pass on trick play
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Texas football quarterback Arch Manning has been known to throw and run for a touchdown or two.
In Week 13, Manning found a new way to find the end zone.
On second-and-goal late in the first quarter against Arkansas , the Longhorns fooled the Razorbacks with a designed trick play that had Manning going out right after taking the initial snap for a 4-yard touchdown catch from Parker Livingstone .
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The play call from Steve Sarkisian , of course, was a variation of the "Philly Special" play the Philadelphia Eagles pulled out in Super Bowl 52 against the New England Patriots .
So, was what was called in the huddle for the play? Texas Special? Longhorns Special?
Regardless, Manning's touchdown catch is a small contributing piece to his hot start on the day. He went 6-for-6 passing for 125 yards and a touchdown, a 46-yarder to DeAndre Moore Jr. , in Texas' first two drives. He later added a 54-yard touchdown throw to Livingstone on the Longhorns' third drive of the game.
If Texas can defeat Arkansas on Saturday, the Longhorns will set themselves up for a pivotal Week 14 game against Texas A&M, a game that could have major postseason implications surrounding it.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Texas' Arch Manning catches TD pass on trick play vs Arkansas
