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Cleared to Play, Arch Manning Leads No. 20 Texas Past No. 9 Vanderbilt

His efficient 328-yard, three-touchdown return steadied Texas' push in the SEC race.

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.
Texas Longhorns fans cheer during the game against Vanderbilt at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Austin.

Overview

  • After entering concussion protocol last week at Mississippi State, Manning was medically cleared late in the week to face Vanderbilt.
  • Manning completed 25 of 33 passes for 328 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a 34-31 win.
  • Texas coach Steve Sarkisian praised Manning’s decision-making and maturity, saying he is "growing up before our eyes."
  • A photo of Manning being pulled over in Austin circulated online; he said he rolled through a solid-red crosswalk signal without his license and received a warning.
  • ABC/ESPN broadcasters suggested the performance could reignite early Heisman talk as Texas improved to 7-2 with a four-game win streak ahead of Georgia and Texas A&M.