Overview
- Arch Manning went 19-of-30 for 295 yards with four first-half touchdown passes and a 20-yard rushing score, offset by one interception.
- Parker Livingstone caught touchdowns of 83 and 3 yards, with the 83-yarder Texas’ longest pass play since 2017, and tight end Jack Endries added two TD grabs for a 28-7 halftime lead.
- Texas’ defense produced four first-half turnovers — three fumbles recovered and a Jaylon Guilbeau interception — which were converted into 21 points and multiple short fields.
- Discipline issues persisted with 12 penalties for 115 yards and a 2-for-12 mark on third down, and Manning’s late-half throw into double coverage was intercepted.
- Manning described his own effort as “sloppy,” while coach Steve Sarkisian called it a really good game; online speculation about the quarterback’s throwing motion or a possible shoulder issue remains unconfirmed.