Manning's Third Score Seals 31-3 Win for Texas Over MS State

Manning Caps Dominant Performance

The defining moment of the contest arrived in the fourth quarter when Arch Manning slotted a 42-yard pass to Emmett Mosley V for a touchdown. The score, followed by a successful kick from Gianni Spetic, extended the lead to 31-3 and sealed the final result.

Manning finished the day with three touchdown passes on 16-of-20 passing for 220 yards, anchoring a Texas offense that controlled the scoreboard from the opening whistle.

Early Lead and Fumble Recovery

Texas established an early advantage in the first period. Cam Coleman caught a 14-yard pass from Manning to give the Longhorns a 7-0 lead. The margin widened in the second quarter when Spetic connected on a 45-yard field goal.

Shortly after, the defense provided a crucial spark. Maraad Watson returned a fumble 61 yards for a touchdown, pushing the score to 17-0. Mississippi State’s only points of the game came in the third quarter, when Kyle Ferrie kicked a 30-yard field goal to make it 17-3.

Stat Lines and Records

The Longhorns (6-2) demonstrated efficiency across the board. Raleek Brown rushed for 30 yards on eight carries, while Mosley V led the receiving corps with four catches for 98 yards and a touchdown. The defense limited Mississippi State (4-4) to just three points.

AJ Swann completed 12 of 15 passes for 97 yards, but the Bulldogs failed to convert that production into touchdowns. Fluff Bothwell carried 17 times for 49 yards, and Marquis Johnson hauled in six passes for 61 yards.

The game was played before a crowd of 103,586 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. The quarter-by-quarter scoring was 7-0, 10-0, 7-3, and 7-0 in favor of Texas. The result leaves the Longhorns with a 6-2 record, while Mississippi State sits at 4-4. No further playoff implications or series standings were provided in the game data.

Sources

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