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Texas Beats Ole Miss 34-27 Amid Turnover Concerns for Arch Manning
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Game Summary
The Texas Longhorns snapped a two-game losing streak with a 34-27 victory over No. 7 Mississippi on Saturday. Quarterback Arch Manning delivered a game-winning bootleg touchdown but also threw two interceptions and lost a fumble. Texas overcame three turnovers and 121 penalty yards, while the Longhorn defense forced three interceptions from Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss. The win followed a September triumph over Ohio State and moved Texas back into the conversation for a potential College Football Playoff (CFP) berth.
Key Statistics
- Final score: Texas 34, Ole Miss 27.
- Attendance: 104,306, the fourth-largest crowd in the stadium’s history.
- Arch Manning: 2 INTs, 1 fumble lost, 173 passing yards in the previous loss to Florida; 63.9 % completion rate, 1,295 yards, 11 TDs, 5 INTs for the season.
- Raleek Brown: 157 rushing yards.
- Ole Miss: 3 INTs (including the final play).
- Texas penalty yards: 121.
Official Statements & Responses
Sarkisian emphasized that the victory was a collective effort, highlighting the defense’s role in limiting Ole Miss’s scoring opportunities.
Why It Matters
The win keeps Texas alive in the CFP race, but the team remains 1-2 in SEC play, trailing leaders Georgia and Kentucky (both 4-1). With a crowded SEC field and only two defeats needed to jeopardize a top-11 finish, Texas must limit turnovers and improve offensive-line protection to remain viable for postseason selection.
What’s Next
Texas will host the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Week 9, followed by road games at No. 22 Missouri and No. 18 LSU. Success in these matchups will be critical to maintaining a CFP-compatible résumé.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Sark has got to stop calling these,” — Shannon Sharpe
- “We’ve had that play in all season,” — Arch Manning
- “I definitely think that Arch has to play better, I think he needs to play better, and I do think we will see him play better down the stretch like he did last year,” — Tim Tebow, college football analyst
- “I would lean towards Georgia as the most complete team, but I think when you look at it there's more parity in this league than maybe any other time in the last decade,” — Tim Tebow, college football analyst