Manning's 3 TD Passes Lead Texas Past Mississippi State 31-3

Decisive Performance

The Texas Longhorns secured a commanding victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs with a final score of 31-3, played at home in Austin. Arch Manning orchestrated the offensive attack, throwing for three touchdowns and completing 16 of 20 passes for 220 yards. His precision was instrumental in establishing early dominance that Mississippi State could not overcome.

First Half Dominance

Texas took control immediately in the first quarter. Cam Coleman caught a 14-yard pass from Manning, followed by a kick from Gianni Spetic, giving the Longhorns a 7-0 lead. The scoring continued in the second quarter when Spetic connected on a 45-yard field goal to extend the advantage to 10-0.

The momentum shifted further when Maraad Watson returned a fumble 61 yards for a touchdown, with Spetic’s kick pushing the score to 17-0 before halftime. Mississippi State struggled to generate any offensive rhythm against the Texas defense during this period.

Second Half Scoring

Mississippi State managed its first points in the third quarter when Kyle Ferrie kicked a 30-yard field goal, making the score 17-3. However, the Bulldogs were unable to sustain the drive. Manning responded by finding Raleek Brown on a 4-yard touchdown pass, increasing the lead to 24-3.

In the fourth quarter, Emmett Mosley V caught a 42-yard pass from Manning for another touchdown, sealing the game at 31-3. The Longhorns’ defense held firm, preventing any further scoring opportunities for the visiting team.

Statistical Summary and Records

Arch Manning’s 220 passing yards and three touchdowns were the highlight of the Texas performance. On the ground, Raleek Brown contributed with eight carries for 30 yards. Emmett Mosley V led the receiving corps with four catches for 98 yards and one touchdown.

For Mississippi State, AJ Swann completed 12 of 15 passes for 97 yards. Fluff Bothwell rushed 17 times for 49 yards, while Marquis Johnson caught six passes for 61 yards. The game was played on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, with an attendance of 103,586.

With this win, the Texas Longhorns improved their record to 6-2. The Mississippi State Bulldogs fell to 4-4 on the season.

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