Arch Manning Pulls Texas Past No. 7 Ole Miss, 34-27
The win eases short-term bench talk for Manning, leaving lingering questions about turnovers, 134 penalty yards and injuries that could derail the Longhorns' consistency.
Overview
- Texas beat No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27 on Oct. 24 after Arch Manning led two late scoring drives and finished 18-of-30 for 212 passing yards with two rushing touchdowns.
- Manning drove an 80-yard fourth-quarter march and scored on a naked bootleg to break a tie that had followed a 24-3 first-half lead being erased by penalties and miscues.
- Turnovers and discipline problems returned to haunt Texas as Manning threw multiple interceptions, the Longhorns amassed 134 penalty yards, and an onside kick recovery by Ole Miss nearly changed the outcome.
- Coach Steve Sarkisian publicly backed Manning and mostly kept backup KJ Lacey Jr. on the sideline, but Manning's blindside sack and in-game injuries to offensive lineman Trevor Goosby and receiver Cam Coleman leave depth concerns.
- The win moves Texas to 5-2 (2-2 SEC) but keeps open bigger questions about Manning's consistency, his NFL draft outlook, the quarterback succession plan and how the Longhorns will handle a tough upcoming stretch of ranked opponents.