Kickoff from Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta is slated for 3 p.m. CT. Michael Shapiro is a sports reporter for Chron, covering the Astros, Rockets, Texans and every team in town. Michael is a Denver native and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a noted fan of pull-up threes, wide-receiver passes and a good hot fudge sundae.

It’s not like Texas coach Steve Sarkisian exactly slammed the door shut Monday afternoon when asked during his weekly news conference if the Longhorns might work Arch Manning into their game plan against the Bulldogs.

In a day filled with strife, Steve Sarkisian wasn't going to let a postgame fracas erupt in College Station after the Longhorns beat the Aggies.

Sark's remarks came after the Longhorns' win over Texas A&M – and the same day a fight broke out up north after the game between Ohio State and Michigan.

With Saturday's 17-7 win over the Aggies at Kyle Field, Texas all but secured a second consecutive CFP appearance. When that becomes official, Sarkisian will be owed another bonus of $250,000.

The Texas Longhorns are getting ready for a rematch with the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship Game. It’s a game that head coach Steve Sarkisian plans on having some new offensive wrinkles for, including potentially using backup quarterback Arch Manning in some manner.

One of the concerning aspects of the Texas-Texas A&M game involved left tackle Kelvin Banks. Texas' star offensive lineman left the game in the first quarter due to an ankle injury.

Arch Manning ran for a touchdown for Texas football against Texas A&M. Here's why Steve Sarkisian chose Saturday to unveil package for the QB.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian has reversed his stance on using backup quarterback Arch Manning, adding a new twist to their SEC Championship preparations.