Texas rallies for win over Ole Miss amid college football upheaval
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 12:42 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Texas secured a 34-27 victory against No. 7 Ole Miss in a tight matchup Saturday night. Quarterback Arch Manning had a mixed performance, showing promise in the first half before struggling with three turnovers. The Longhorns found success in their running game, especially in the fourth quarter, contributing to their season's revival. This game comes during a tumultuous college football season marked by unprecedented parity, with multiple ranked teams facing unexpected losses., four of the top 12 teams lost on the same day, a reflection of the current state of college football.
- •Texas runs for 121 yards in the decisive fourth quarter.
- •Arch Manning has three turnovers, including a strip-sack touchdown.
- •BYU suffers a stunning double-overtime loss to UCF.
- •Four of the top 12 teams lose in the same weekend.
- •Only three FBS teams remain undefeated this season.
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"Roster depth is vanishing across the country, Scott Frost snaps a massive skid at UCF, and Texas discovers an identity that can salvage its season
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