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Texas defeats Texas State in season-opening game at home

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 11:40 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Texas defeats Texas State in season-opening game at home
Summary

Texas secured a 59-7 victory over Texas State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday. Arch Manning paced the offense, completing 20 of 27 passes for 305 yards and four touchdowns before exiting in the third quarter. The defense contributed to the performance by forcing three takeaways, including an interception from Rasheem Biles. Texas State struggled to capitalize on opportunities, including two missed field goals from Dylan Cunanan. The Longhorns are coming off a 10-3 season and a bowl win against Michigan. Texas now prepares to face No. 1 Ohio State in their next game at home.

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  • •Arch Manning threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns.
  • •Texas recorded three takeaways against Texas State.
  • •The final score of the game was 59-7.
  • •Texas will host Ohio State next Saturday night.
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  • 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Texas makes emphatic opening statement in routing Texas State with No. 1 Ohio State up next
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Arch Manning threw four touchdown passes in three-plus quarters as Texas' offense was highly efficient in rolling up a big lead on regional foe Texas State to open the season.

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