Overview
- Texas beat LSU 22-21 on Saturday, Nov. 14, when Arch Manning hit Raleek Brown for a 4-yard touchdown with three seconds left to complete a 12-play, 58-yard final drive.
- Manning threw three interceptions during the game but completed six of seven passes for 61 yards on the winning drive and used key rushes to convert critical third downs.
- Both quarterbacks had three interceptions, LSU outgained Texas 366-273, and LSU missed a 38-yard field goal that analysts say left points on the board.
- The Longhorns improved to 8-2 (5-2 SEC) and moved firmly into CFP contention while LSU fell to 6-4 (3-4 SEC), making the Tigers’ path to the playoff all but impossible.
- Coaches and fans reacted visibly after the finish with a respectful handshake between Steve Sarkisian and Lane Kiffin, and Texas now prepares to host Arkansas before finishing at Texas A&M.