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Texas, Arch Manning pull off gritty win after blowing 21-point lead to Ole Miss

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In a high-stakes college football matchup in Austin, No. 17 Texas narrowly defeated No. 7 Ole Miss with a gritty 34-27 victory after overcoming a significant second-half comeback attempt by the Rebels. Quarterback Arch Manning’s performance was crucial as he threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns while also scoring two rushing touchdowns, despite throwing two interceptions. This win likely secures his starting position amidst recent doubts about his reliability on the field.

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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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Although not pretty, No. 17 Texas was able to get the job done on Saturday in Austin, Texas. asserted

job → get → Austin

Despite a second-half comeback attempt by No. 7-ranked Mississippi, the Longhorns were able to stave off the Rebels in a gritty 34-27 win. asserted

Longhorns → rank → win

The game proved crucial for quarterback Arch Manning, whose shaky junior season put his starting job in jeopardy, with backup KJ Lacey receiving more reps with the first-team offense this week. asserted

Lacey → prove → offense

Ahead of Saturday, Manning had thrown for just 1,295 yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions. asserted

Manning → throw → yards

Under the pressure, Texas’ offense jumped out to a hot start on Saturday, scoring 21 unanswered points to the tune of a 24-3 lead headed into halftime. asserted

offense → jump → halftime

Despite the lopsided start, Ole Miss wasted no time coming back in the second half, scoring two touchdowns in the third to put the game within a possession. asserted

Miss → waste → possession

Then to open up the fourth, Rebels QB Trinidad Chambliss found wideout Horatio Fields for a 27-yard touchdown to tie the game at 24. asserted

Chambliss → open → 24

Manning threw an interception on the next drive, but the Texas defense was able to finally stop the Rebels to keep the game tied. asserted

game → throw → Rebels

Texas then reclaimed the lead thanks to a rushing touchdown from Manning, his second of the night. asserted

Texas → reclaim → night

After a missed field goal from Ole Miss, the Longhorns kicked a 33-yarder to put them up two scores. asserted

Longhorns → miss → them

The Rebels made it interesting in the game’s final moments, with their offense kicking a field goal and recovering the onside kick to march down the field with a chance to tie the game. asserted

offense → make → game

Texas, however, ultimately picked off Chambliss’ Hail Mary attempt to end the game, giving the Longhorns their fifth win of the year. asserted

Texas → pick → year

Manning, 22, threw for 212 yards with two rushing touchdowns, a passing TD and two interceptions on 18 of 30 passing, a performance that will likely buy him another week starting for Texas. asserted

that → throw → Texas

Junior Longhorns wideout Ryan Wingo led all receivers with 111 yards and a touchdown on seven receptions. asserted

Wingo → lead → receptions

On the ground for Texas, running back Raleek Brown led the game 157 rushing yards on 23 carries, and Michael Terry III punched in a rushing touchdown in the first half. asserted

III → lead → half

Texas is set to face off against Mississippi State in its next game, playing the Bulldogs at home on Oct. 31. asserted

Texas → set → Oct.

Texas, Arch Manning pull off gritty win after blowing 21-point lead to Ole Miss

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