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Texas football: Sophomore KJ Lacey is the Longhorns' QB2. Here's why that matters.

Texas sophomore KJ Lacey has beat out Dia Bell and MJ Morris for the job as Arch Manning's backup. Lacey went 6-for-7 for 55 yards in the second half of last week's 59-7 win over Texas State.

Image from article: Texas football: Sophomore KJ Lacey is the Longhorns' QB2. Here's why that matters. — Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian talks to quarterback Karle Lacey Jr. (9) during practice on fan day at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Aril 18, 2026 in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman)

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