Texas holds off Ole Miss after blowing 21-point lead
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Last updated Oct 25, 2026
No. 19 Texas withstood a second-half surge from No. 7 Ole Miss to secure a 34-27 victory on October 25, 2026. Texas led 24-3 at halftime but allowed Ole Miss to tie the game in the fourth quarter. Arch Manning scored a touchdown to regain the lead, but a critical decision by Ole Miss regarding a field goal attempt proved costly. Ole Miss managed an onside kick recovery but ran out of time to equalize, culminating in an interception in the end zone.
- •Texas led Ole Miss 24-3 at halftime.
- •Ole Miss tied the game during the fourth quarter.
- •Arch Manning scored a late touchdown for Texas.
- •A blocked field goal attempt by Ole Miss was pivotal.
- •Texas intercepted a pass in the end zone to secure the win.
- 3:46 AMYahoo Sports — Arch Manning and No. 19 Texas hang on to beat No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27 after blowing 21-point lead
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — No. 19 Texas blows 21-point halftime lead but still does enough to beat No. 7 Ole Miss
"AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Arch Manning threw a touchdown pass and had his first two rushing scores of the season, including the tiebreaker in the fourth quarter, and No. 19 Texas held on for a wild 34-27 victory over seventh-ranked Mississippi after blowing a 21-point lead in the second half Saturday night.
"Arch Manning scored two rushing touchdowns and threw for another but also had three turnovers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 3:46 AMArch Manning and No. 19 Texas hang on to beat No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27 after blowing 21-point lead
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Arch Manning threw a touchdown pass and had his first two rushing scores of the season, including the tiebreaker in the fourth quarter, and No. 19 Texas held on for a wild 34-27 victory over seventh-ranked Mississippi after blowing a 21-point lead in the second half Saturday night.
- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 3:33 AMNo. 19 Texas blows 21-point halftime lead but still does enough to beat No. 7 Ole Miss
Arch Manning scored two rushing touchdowns and threw for another but also had three turnovers.
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