A 104,306-Crowd Witness to a Tight Finish
A crowd of 104,306 packed Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026, to watch the No. 19 Texas Longhorns defeat the No. 7 Ole Miss Rebels 34-27. The home team, playing in Austin, secured the victory despite a significant third-quarter struggle that saw them trail by seven points before a decisive fourth-quarter rally.
Both teams finished the contest with identical 5-2 records, highlighting the competitive nature of the matchup. The final scoreline of 34-27 reflected a high-scoring affair where both offenses found rhythm, though Texas capitalized on key opportunities late in the game to pull away from a tight finish.
Early Lead and Mid-Game Swings
The scoring sequence began in the first quarter when Ole Miss kicker Lucas Carneiro connected on a 46-yard field goal to tie the game at 3-3 after Gianni Spetic’s 23-yard kick. Texas then took control with a 2-yard touchdown run by Arch Manning, extending the lead to 10-3. In the second quarter, Manning added a 50-yard pass to Ryan Wingo, pushing the score to 17-3.
However, Ole Miss responded with a 2-yard run by Michael Terry III, narrowing the gap to 17-10 at the half. The third quarter saw Ole Miss take the lead, as Kam Franklin recovered a fumble for a touchdown, followed by a 6-yard pass from Trinidad Chambliss to Horatio Fields, giving the Rebels a 24-17 advantage heading into the final period.
