Texas Longhorns secure victory over Ole Miss, improve in AP rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 8:40 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The Texas Longhorns defeated the No. 7 Ole Miss Rebels 34-27 in their recent matchup. Texas took a commanding 24-3 lead at halftime, with Ole Miss making a second-half push, scoring 24 points. Arch Manning contributed significantly, throwing for 212 yards and accounting for two rushing touchdowns. The victory snaps a two-game losing streak for Texas, who recently fell to 19th in the AP rankings after previous losses to Oklahoma and Florida. Texas will host Mississippi State on October 31, looking to build momentum further.
- •Texas improves to 19th in the AP Top 25 after the win.
- •Arch Manning totaled two rushing touchdowns in the game.
- •Texas led 24-3 at halftime before holding off Ole Miss's comeback.
- •They play Mississippi State at home on October 31.
- 8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Emmanuel Acho believes Steve Sarkisian’s Texas offense is unbeatable, but there’s a catch
"Emmanuel Acho has a lot of confidence in Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns being the best team in the country as they get through the ups and downs of the 2026 campaign. Texas got off to a promising start, winning its first four games and rising to No. 1 of the AP Top 25. They have since lost two consecutive games against Oklahoma and Florida […] The post Emmanuel Acho believes Steve Sarkisian’s Texas offense is unbeatable, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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