Arch Manning leads Texas past Ole Miss 34-27 after blowing 21-point lead

The Longhorns held off a second‑half surge by Ole Miss to secure a 34‑27 win in Austin.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:04:23 GMT

Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns defeated the Ole Miss Rebels 34‑27 on Saturday in Austin, overcoming a 21‑point halftime deficit, according to Bleacher Report and the New York Post.

What happened

Texas opened the game with a 24‑3 lead at halftime, built on a 10‑3 first‑quarter advantage and two additional scores before the break. Ole Miss rallied in the second half, outscoring Texas 24‑10 after halftime. The Rebels tied the game at 24‑24 early in the fourth quarter before Texas reclaimed the lead with a rushing touchdown by Manning, finishing the contest at 34‑27.

What the reports add

Bleacher Report noted that Manning completed 13 of 19 passes for 171 yards, one touchdown and one interception, and added a rushing touchdown in the first quarter. The outlet also reported that Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was limited to 63 passing yards and threw two interceptions, marking his first multi‑interception game.

The New York Post highlighted that Texas entered the game as 3.5‑point favorites according to FanDuel Sportsbook and that the Longhorns’ 21 unanswered points came from a 24‑3 halftime lead. It added that Ole Miss tied the game with a 27‑yard touchdown pass from Chambliss to Horatio Fields, and that Texas secured the winning margin after Manning’s second rushing touchdown.

What was said

Bleacher Report quoted the game statistics without additional commentary. The New York Post reported that the win was “gritty” and crucial for Manning’s season, noting that his performance had previously placed his starting job in jeopardy.

How it came about

Earlier in the season, Felo News covered Manning’s draft considerations in Arch Manning Could Skip 2027 Draft, Return to Texas, discussing his inconsistent early games and potential fifth‑year stay. The Longhorns’ ability to rebound from a large halftime deficit reflects the ongoing scrutiny of Manning’s development highlighted in that earlier analysis.

Key facts

Texas defeated Ole Miss 34-27 (bleacherreport.com)
Texas led 24-3 at halftime (nypost.com)
Arch Manning completed 13 of 19 passes for 171 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT (bleacherreport.com)
Manning rushed for a touchdown in the first quarter and another in the fourth (nypost.com)
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss threw two interceptions (bleacherreport.com)