Arch Manning contributes as Texas edges Tennessee in 20-17 victory

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Arch Manning contributes as Texas edges Tennessee in 20-17 victory
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The Texas Longhorns defeated the Tennessee Volunteers 20-17 in a competitive matchup on September 26. President Donald Trump attended the game, noting Arch Manning's impressive performance and pedigree while acknowledging that Manning was not the star player. Manning completed 14 of 19 passes for 201 yards but did not throw any touchdowns. Instead, Texas leaned on its running game and defense to secure the win. The victory improves Texas's season record to 4-0.

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  • •Texas improves to 4-0 this season with the win over Tennessee.
  • •Arch Manning went 14-19 for 201 yards with one interception.
  • •Manning played a key role but did not throw any touchdowns.
  • •Texas relied on its running game and defense in the second half.
  • •President Trump attended the game and commented on Manning's lineage.
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President Donald Trump attended the Texas Longhorns’ clash against the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, leaving the game impressed with QB Arch Manning. The Longhorns picked up a 20-17 win against their rivals in a heated clash where Manning did his job, but didn’t necessarily play a starring role.

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