Arch Manning passed for two touchdowns and ran for another score, and No. 1 Texas got another standout performance from its defense to earn the program’s first Southeastern Conference victory, 35-13 over Mississippi State. Manning got his second career start in place of injured Quinn Ewers.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning throws against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas , Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. Texas quarterback Arch Manning is sacked by Mississippi State linebacker Branden Jennings during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas , Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
Manning was 26-of-31 passing for 324 yards in his second consecutive start in place of Quinn Ewers, who is still recovering from a strained abdomen.to Deondre Moore in the second quarter, and his 1-yard TD run in the third, opened up a tighter-than-expected matchup with the Bulldogs, who have lost four in a row.
Texas had cruised through its first four games and raced to an opening touchdown in five plays. But the Longhorns soon bogged down with a turnover, a dropped touchdown pass and a partially blocked punt.Marcel Reed throws for 2 touchdowns and runs for another in No.
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