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Arch Manning and No. 19 Texas hang on to beat No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27 after blowing 21-point lead

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Dixon, S. (2026, October 25). Arch Manning and No. 19 Texas hang on to beat No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27 after blowing 21-point lead. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/arch-manning-and-no-19-texas-hang-on-to-beat-no-7-ole-miss-34-27-after-blowing-21-point-lead/article_5edf3ee9-9ef0-5044-bb42-943ea0b8cb5f.html

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Arch Manning led No. 19 Texas to a thrilling 34-27 victory over seventh-ranked Ole Miss in Austin on Saturday night, after the Longhorns had blown a 21-point lead earlier in the second half. Manning threw for one touchdown and ran for two scores, including the game-winning score late in the fourth quarter. Despite near-catastrophic turnovers and penalties that nearly cost them the game, Texas managed to hang on when Ole Miss failed an attempted comeback at the end.

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Arch Manning led Texas to a 34-27 upset victory over No. 7 Ole Miss, despite throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble that contributed to anxiety among fans and media alike about his performance during a tense second half. The game initially seemed like it would be a blowout as Texas raced out to a 24-3 lead in the first half, with Manning showing promise by completing 13 of 19 passes for 171 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for another score.

However, Ole Miss mounted a strong comeback, leading to a nail-biting finish. Coach Steve Sarkisian praised Manning's fiery performance, noting that it helped the team respond positively despite the pressure from losing leads in previous games. Notably, Manning led the drive culminating in the touchdown that put Texas ahead for good in the fourth quarter.

Despite this critical moment, Kirk Herbstreit criticized Manning’s decision-making during a key play when he threw an interception under heavy pressure and triple coverage. This throw mirrored a similar poor decision made against Oklahoma in the Red River Shootout earlier in the season, highlighting concerns about Manning's ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively.

Texas fans will be hoping for sustained improvement from Manning as they navigate their challenging remaining schedule, while Sarkisian remains committed to supporting his quarterback through these challenges. The team’s resilience and Manning’s leadership under pressure suggest there could still be room for growth in the final stretch of the season.

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Raleek Brown had 157 yards rushing, including a 47-yard run that set up Manning’s 1-yard stroll untouched around the end for a 31-24 lead when his fake handoff fooled everyone. Manning and coach Steve Sarkisian cooled the criticism that emerged from consecutive losses to unranked teams that sent the Longhorns (5-2, 2-2 SEC) tumbling from the top spot.

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🔮 The Longhorns also nearly squandered a 10-point lead in the final two minutes when receiver Emmett Mosley IV couldn’t hang on to an onside kick and the Rebels recovered to stay alive.

2026-10-25 · Toronto Star

Arch Manning and No. 19 Texas hang on to beat No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27 after blowing 21-point lead · assertive framing

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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. asserted

Texas → throw → half

The Longhorns also nearly squandered a 10-point lead in the final two minutes when receiver Emmett Mosley IV couldn’t hang on to an onside kick and the Rebels recovered to stay alive. asserted

Rebels → squander → kick

But Trinidad Chambliss’ pass into the end zone on the final play was intercepted by Jelani McDonald. asserted

pass → intercept → McDonald

Longhorns → rush → spot

They also avoided the firestorm that would have come from losing a third straight game after going ahead by double digits — each lead bigger than the one before it. asserted

lead → avoid → it

Chambliss threw two touchdown passes Horatio Fields after Kam Franklin recovered a fumble by Manning in the end zone as the Rebels (5-2, 3-2) erased a 24-3 halftime deficit. asserted

Rebels → throw → deficit

The Longhorns got the ball to start the second half after a goal-line stand just before halftime, but Manning was hit from the blind side by Blake Purchase. asserted

Manning → get → Purchase

Franklin picked up the bouncing ball at the 5, lost control of it and then recovered it in the end zone. asserted

Franklin → pick → zone

On the next possession, Franklin hit Manning head-on for a sack that put Texas in third-and-16 and sent Manning to the sideline for a medical check. asserted

that → hit → check

He tried to come back, but was forced to sit for the play. asserted

He → try → play

Texas punted after a handoff from backup KJ Lacey Jr. Manning returned on the next series. asserted

punted → punt → series

Defensive penalties by Texas fueled the drive to Fields’ 6-yard touchdown catch as the Longhorns finished with season highs of 14 penalties for 121 yards. asserted

Longhorns → fuel → yards

Fields made a nice contested catch in the end zone from 27 yards to get the Rebels even at 24 early in the fourth. asserted

Rebels → make → fourth

The high-priced Auburn transfer dropped what should have been an easy 59-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter. asserted

what → price → quarter

On the first play of the second half, he fell hard on his left shoulder trying to make a diving catch and had to be helped to the sideline. asserted

he → fall → sideline

The Rebels were on the verge of getting blown out when they faced fourth down late in the first half, and the prospect of Texas getting the ball to finish the first half and start the second half with a 24-3 lead. asserted

Texas → blow → lead

But punter Oscar Bird ran 17 yards on a fake, and Ole Miss ended up with a great scoring chance. asserted

Miss → run → chance

Texas stiffened and took the 21-point lead to the locker room. asserted

Texas → stiffen → room

The Longhorns can’t expect to keep winning with the mistakes they’re making. asserted

they → expect → mistakes

The penalties included several personal fouls that were simply avoidable, and special teams was a problem again. asserted

teams → include → fouls