No. 19 Texas survived a furious Ole Miss comeback to win 34-27, snapping a two-game skid after letting a 21-point lead disappear. Arch Manning accounted for three touchdowns, including the fourth-quarter go-ahead score, while Jelani McDonald sealed the win with an interception on the final play.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Texas 34, Ole Miss 27.
  • Texas led 24-3 at halftime before Ole Miss tied it at 24.
  • Raleek Brown rushed for 157 yards, including a 47-yard run.
  • Texas committed a season-high 14 penalties for 121 yards.
Yes, But

The win eased pressure on Manning and coach Steve Sarkisian, but Texas’ penalties and special-teams mistakes nearly cost the Longhorns again. Ole Miss showed resilience after looking in danger of a blowout, but couldn’t complete the comeback.

State of Play
  • Texas improved to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in the SEC.
  • Ole Miss fell to 5-2 overall and 3-2 in the SEC.
  • Texas hosts Mississippi State next Saturday; Ole Miss hosts Auburn.
Bottom Line

Texas got the win it needed, but the comeback exposed how costly its mistakes can be. The Longhorns will need cleaner play to turn a narrow escape into a steadier rebound.