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Vanderbilt Upsets No. 19 Texas in Tight SEC Battle
1 Nov
Summary
- Vanderbilt (7-1, 3-1 SEC) defeats No. 19 Texas (6-2, 3-1 SEC)
- Texas QB Arch Manning in concussion protocol, backup Matthew Caldwell to start
- Vanderbilt coming off consecutive ranked SEC wins over LSU and Missouri
On November 1, 2025, the No. 19 Texas Longhorns (6-2, 3-1 SEC) are set to host the No. 11 Vanderbilt Commodores (7-1, 3-1 SEC) in a pivotal SEC showdown. However, the Longhorns may be without their starting quarterback, Arch Manning, who left the team's previous game against Mississippi State with a concussion and is currently in protocol.
If Manning is unable to play, Texas will turn to backup Matthew Caldwell, who threw the game-winning touchdown against Mississippi State in overtime to complete a comeback victory. Meanwhile, the Commodores are riding high after consecutive ranked SEC wins over No. 10 LSU and No. 14 Missouri, proving themselves as legitimate contenders not only in the conference but also for a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff.
In a tight, back-and-forth affair, the unranked Vanderbilt Commodores ultimately pull off the upset, defeating the No. 19 Texas Longhorns. This result could have significant implications for the SEC standings and the national playoff picture as the season enters its final stretch.
