Arch Manning helps No. 19 Texas hold off No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 4:59 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
No. 19 Texas topped No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27 on October 24, overcoming a 21-point lead blown in the second half. Arch Manning threw a touchdown pass and scored twice on the ground, including a crucial fourth-quarter touchdown. The Longhorns led 24-3 at halftime but saw the Rebels close the gap significantly before securing a late interception. Texas stands at 5-2, avoiding a third consecutive loss following prior defeats to unranked opponents.
- •Texas leads 24-3 at halftime but allows Ole Miss back into the game.
- •Arch Manning scores twice and throws a key touchdown.
- •Texas records 14 penalties for a season-high 134 yards.
- •Jelani McDonald intercepts Ole Miss in the end zone on the final play.
- 4:59 AMYahoo Sports — Arch Manning and No. 19 Texas hang on to beat No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27 after blowing 21-point lead
"Manning and coach Steve Sarkisian cooled the criticism that emerged from consecutive losses to unranked teams that sent the Longhorns (5-2, 2-2 SEC) tumbling from the top spot.
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