Manning's Late Touchdown Lifts Texas Past LSU 22-21

A Dramatic Finish at Tiger Stadium

The Texas Longhorns secured a narrow 22-21 victory over the LSU Tigers on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Playing as the visiting team in front of a crowd of 102,321, Texas relied on a critical fourth-quarter scoring drive to overcome a deficit that had persisted for much of the contest.

LSU's Early Dominance and Third-Quarter Lead

LSU established early parity before taking control. After Arch Manning opened the scoring with a 1-yard run in the first period to make it 7-0, the Tigers responded with two consecutive touchdowns from quarterback Sam Leavitt to Jackson Harris. A 10-yard pass tied the game at 7, and a 9-yard pass in the second period gave LSU a 14-7 advantage.

Texas trimmed the gap before halftime when Gianni Spetic kicked a 42-yard field goal.

The third quarter saw LSU extend its lead to 21-10 on a 44-yard rushing touchdown by Dilin Jones. The Longhorns managed only three more points in the period via a 41-yard field goal from Spetic, leaving them trailing by eleven points as they headed into the final frame.

Manning's Clutch Performance Seals Win

Texas mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter, initially narrowing the margin to 21-13 with another Spetic field goal, this time from 50 yards out. The decisive moment arrived late in the game when Arch Manning connected with Raleek Brown on a 4-yard touchdown pass. Despite a failed two-point conversion attempt, the six points proved sufficient for the win.

Manning was the primary offensive catalyst for Texas. He completed 19 of 35 passes for 174 yards and one touchdown, while also contributing significantly on the ground with 12 carries for 35 yards and his own rushing touchdown. Ryan Wingo led the receiving corps with six catches for 68 yards.

LSU Statistics and Final Records

For LSU, Leavitt threw for 244 yards, connecting twice with Harris, but also threw three interceptions. Dilin Jones was effective on the ground with 19 carries for 125 yards and a touchdown, while Eugene Wilson III added 96 receiving yards on seven catches.

The victory improved Texas's record to 8-2, while LSU fell to 6-4.

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