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Arch Manning Shines in Return, Lifts No. 20 Texas Over No. 9 Vanderbilt 34-31

Cleared Friday after a concussion, the sophomore answered with a turnover-free, three-touchdown game.

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Actor Matthew McConaughey hypes up fans ahead of the game against Vanderbilt at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Austin.
Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter (4) catches a pass in the endzone for a touchdown during the game against Vanderbilt at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Austin.
Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) dives for a touchdown during the game against Vanderbilt at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Austin.

Overview

  • Manning completed 25 of 33 passes for 328 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions, opening with a 75-yard score to Ryan Wingo and helping build a 34-10 lead before a late Vanderbilt surge set the final margin.
  • Texas confirmed he was removed from the injury report after passing concussion protocol checks, with a final medical evaluation on game day clearing him to start.
  • A reworked offensive line delivered its best protection of the season, allowing zero sacks as Texas leaned into a more wide-open passing approach.
  • The win moved Texas to 7-2 overall and 4-1 in the SEC, extending a four-game streak ahead of a bye and a Nov. 15 trip to face No. 5 Georgia.
  • A viral photo of an Austin traffic stop was resolved with a warning, as coaches praised Manning’s maturity and some commentators balanced renewed Heisman talk with caution about his rapid return.