Texas holds off Ole Miss 34-27 with late interception

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Texas holds off Ole Miss 34-27 with late interception
Summary

Texas defeated No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27 on October 24, 2026, at Royal-Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns entered the game ranked No. 19 and faced a challenging third quarter after maintaining a 24-3 halftime lead. Arch Manning threw a touchdown and contributed two rushing touchdowns, but also had three turnovers. Texas survived a scare when safety Jelani McDonald intercepted the final pass in the end zone. Their next game is scheduled against Mississippi State.

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  • •Texas improves to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in the SEC
  • •Arch Manning scored twice and threw one touchdown
  • •Jelani McDonald sealed the win with an interception
  • •Texas endured 14 penalties for 134 yards
  • •Next game for Texas against Mississippi State on October 31, 2026
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Texas was staring CFP oblivion in the face Saturday night, but found a way to hold off No. 7 Ole Miss. Running the table starts with winning that first one.

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