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Arch Manning Cleared, Throws 3 TDs as No. 20 Texas Edges No. 9 Vanderbilt 34-31

The performance after medical clearance keeps Texas in the playoff conversation heading into a November trip to No. 5 Georgia.

Overview

  • After a week in concussion protocol, Manning was removed from the SEC availability report Friday and Steve Sarkisian confirmed he would start.
  • Manning went 25-of-33 for 328 yards and three touchdowns, opening with a 75-yard catch-and-run to Ryan Wingo on the first snap.
  • Texas built a 34-10 lead before Vanderbilt’s late rally, which ended when an onside kick went out of bounds with 33 seconds remaining.
  • The Longhorns sacked Diego Pavia six times and bottled up the run early, while Quintrevion Wisner logged 75 rushing yards and a score.
  • Texas improves to 7-2 and 4-1 in the SEC to keep College Football Playoff hopes alive, with a Nov. 15 visit to No. 5 Georgia up next.