Arch Manning Powers Texas Past Ole Miss 34-27 With 3 Touchdowns
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Updated · Sports Illustrated · Oct 25
Arch Manning Powers Texas Past Ole Miss 34-27 With 3 Touchdowns
3 articles · Updated · Sports Illustrated · Oct 25
Summary
Three total touchdowns from Arch Manning helped Texas beat Ole Miss 34-27 after the Longhorns built a 21-point lead and then closed the door late.
Manning played with unusual looseness after heavy pregame attention, though he also threw two interceptions in a more aggressive outing than much of the past two seasons.
Colin Simmons' absence hurt Texas on defense, allowing Ole Miss back into the game before the Longhorns tightened up in the closing stretch.
Ole Miss' comeback was blunted by three interceptions from Trinidad Chambliss and an injury to star running back Kewan Lacy, adding to questions about the Rebels' offense.
The win keeps Texas firmly in a wide-open College Football Playoff race, with a late schedule that appears manageable despite road trips to Missouri and LSU.