Texas Showcases Aerial Surge in 52–37 Win Behind Arch Manning's Career Day
Attention shifts to shoring up coverage, tackling, run blocking before hosting unbeaten No. 3 Texas A&M on Friday.
Overview
- Arch Manning accounted for six touchdowns with 389 passing yards, becoming the first Texas player to log passing, rushing and receiving scores in one game.
- DeAndre Moore Jr. scored on all three of his receptions, punctuating a receivers group that produced explosive gains downfield.
- Texas surrendered 512 total yards and has allowed 30-plus points in four straight games, though two second-half takeaways yielded 14 Longhorns points.
- The ground game managed 97 yards on 28 carries with continued short-yardage issues, even as pass protection improved to its lowest pressure rate of the season.
- No. 16 Texas (8–3) hosts No. 3 Texas A&M (11–0) on Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET, with analysts noting Texas’ slim CFP path and the need for rapid defensive and line fixes.