Arch Manning's 220 Passing Yards Lead Texas to 31-3 Victory Over Bulldogs

Manning Powers Home Run

Arch Manning completed 16 of 20 passes for 220 yards and three touchdowns as the Texas Longhorns defeated the visiting Mississippi State Bulldogs 31-3 on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The dominant performance at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin resulted in a 6-2 record for Texas, while Mississippi State fell to 4-4.

The attendance at the venue was 103,586, witnessing a game where the Longhorns established early control and maintained a significant lead throughout all four quarters.

Early Scoring Surge

The scoring began in the first quarter when Cam Coleman caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from Manning, giving Texas a 7-0 lead. The Longhorns extended their advantage in the second quarter with a 45-yard field goal by Gianni Spetic, making it 10-0. Later in that period, Maraad Watson returned a fumble 61 yards for a touchdown, pushing the score to 17-0 in favor of Texas.

Mississippi State did not score until the third quarter, when Kyle Ferrie kicked a 30-yard field goal to cut the deficit to 17-3. The Longhorns responded immediately with another touchdown pass from Manning to Raleek Brown, a 4-yard strike that brought the score to 24-3.

Closing the Game

The fourth quarter saw Manning connect with Emmett Mosley V for a 42-yard touchdown pass, sealing the final margin of victory at 31-3. Mosley V led the receiving corps with four catches for 98 yards and one touchdown. Raleek Brown contributed on the ground with eight carries for 30 yards.

The Longhorns' defensive effort limited Mississippi State to just three points for the entire contest, with the Bulldogs only managing a single field goal.

Bulldogs' Effort

Mississippi State quarterback AJ Swann completed 12 of 15 passes for 97 yards. On the ground, Fluff Bothwell rushed for 49 yards on 17 carries. Marquis Johnson led the Bulldogs in receiving with six catches for 61 yards.

Despite these individual efforts, the visiting team could not overcome the Texas offense, which outscored them 31-3. The final quarter scores reflected the disparity, with Texas scoring 7, 10, 7, and 7 points in consecutive quarters, while Mississippi State scored 0, 0, 3, and 0 points. The game concluded with Texas firmly in control, improving their season record to 6-2.

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