Arch Manning throws four touchdowns in Texas victory over Colorado State
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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Texas quarterback Arch Manning recovered from a pregame fall in the tunnel to lead the Longhorns to a 59-7 win over Colorado State. Manning tripped over a camera operator during team introductions while navigating through smoke, but he sustained no injuries during the incident. He finished the game 20-of-27 for 305 yards and four touchdowns, despite throwing one interception. Wide receiver Ryan Wingo recorded 121 yards and a touchdown on seven catches, while transfer running backs Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown contributed to the offense. The victory was marred only by an injury to freshman running back Derrek Cooper, who left the game in the first half and did not return. The Longhorns look to carry this offensive momentum into their upcoming schedule.
- •Arch Manning completed 20 of 27 passes for 305 yards and four touchdowns.
- •Texas defeated Colorado State with a final score of 59-7.
- •Ryan Wingo led the team with 121 receiving yards and one touchdown.
- •Freshman running back Derrek Cooper left the game with an injury in the first half.
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — “Definitely a Shock”: Arch Manning Breaks Silence on Bizarre Pregame Tunnel Trip Before 4-TD Night
"Arch Manning finished his first full season as Texas’s starter with 3,163 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, and a Citrus Bowl win over Michigan to close out a 10-3 year. Heading into 2026 the expectations are even higher, and Manning showed up to the season opener against Colorado State looking to build on that momentum. He […] The post “Definitely a Shock”: Arch Manning Breaks Silence on Bizarre Pregame Tunnel Trip Before 4-TD Night appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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