Texas holds off Ole Miss 34-27 after 21-point lead disappears

Texas defeated No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27 in Austin on October 24, 2026, after surrendering a 21-point halftime lead. No. 19 Texas led 24-3 at the break before the Rebels rallied to tie the game in the fourth quarter, but Arch Manning’s late scoring drive helped the Longhorns hold on. Manning accounted for three touchdowns, including a fourth-quarter, 1-yard rushing score that put Texas ahead 31-24. Running back Raleek Brown rushed for 157 yards, and a 47-yard run helped set up the go-ahead touchdown. Texas added a field goal to extend its lead to 34-24 before Ole Miss answered with a field goal with 1:22 remaining. Ole Miss recovered the ensuing onside kick and had another chance to tie the game. Trinidad Chambliss’s pass into the end zone on the final play was intercepted by Texas defensive back Jelani McDonald, ending the comeback attempt. The Rebels’ rally began after halftime. Kam Franklin recovered Manning’s fumble in the end zone for a touchdown, cutting the deficit to 24-10. Chambliss then threw two touchdown passes to Horatio Fields, including a 27-yard catch that tied the game at 24 early in the fourth quarter. Chambliss finished with three interceptions, a career high as...