Texas outlasts Ole Miss: Longhorns blow big lead, come through late for huge win
The Texas Longhorns secured a 34-27 victory over Ole Miss, snapping a two-game losing streak after nearly blowing a 24-3 halftime lead. Quarterback Arch Manning struggled with turnovers in the second half, but the team relied on a strong rushing performance from Raleek Brown and a late defensive interception to seal the win.
Why it matters
The win keeps Texas in contention for the College Football Playoff and highlights the ongoing scrutiny surrounding high-profile quarterback Arch Manning.
Texas played its best football for 30 minutes, went silent in the third quarter, woke up to rebuild a double-digit lead and then intercepted a Hail Mary as time expired to hold off Ole Miss and snap a two-game losing streak with a 34-27 victory Saturday night.The No. 19 Longhorns (5-2, 2-2 SEC) exploded to a 24-3 halftime lead at home, but three Arch Manning turnovers helped No. 7 Ole Miss (5-2, 3-2) claw back and tie the game early in the fourth quarter with 21 unanswered points. The beleaguered Manning retook the lead on a 1-yard, naked bootleg midway through the fourth quarter.
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