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Manning's Dual Threat Leads Texas Over Ole Miss in Thriller
25 Oct
Summary
- Arch Manning scored the winning touchdown with rushing and passing.
- Texas nearly lost a big lead but secured a 34-27 victory.
- The Longhorns committed 14 penalties for 121 yards.
Arch Manning's dynamic performance, featuring a touchdown pass and two rushing scores, secured a dramatic 34-27 victory for No. 19 Texas against No. 7 Mississippi. The Longhorns narrowly avoided squandering a substantial second-half lead, ultimately holding on after a chaotic finish.
Raleek Brown's impressive 157 rushing yards, including a key 47-yard run, set up Manning's decisive 1-yard touchdown. This offensive spark helped cool criticism following recent losses and prevented a third consecutive defeat after holding a double-digit advantage.
The Rebels mounted a significant comeback, erasing a 24-3 halftime deficit with two touchdown passes from Horatio Fields. This surge was aided by defensive penalties from Texas, who committed a season-high 14 for 121 yards, and a recovered fumble in the end zone.
Texas receiver Cam Coleman suffered an injury on his left shoulder after a hard fall attempting a catch early in the second half. Meanwhile, Ole Miss's attempt to extend their first-half chances on a fake punt was unsuccessful as Texas maintained their commanding lead into halftime.
