4 Instant Takeaways: Arch Manning Rallies Texas Longhorns Past Missouri on the Road
Manning finds his rhythm
He completed 28 of 38 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns, with no interceptions. Each touchdown pass covered at least 20 yards, and Texas eventually found its offensive rhythm.
Young players make key plays
Freshman running back Derrek Cooper opened the scoring for Texas with a 24-yard touchdown on a screen pass. Jermaine Bishop Jr. later caught a 25-yard touchdown on third down to tie the game 27-27 late in the third quarter.
Bishop finished with four catches for 60 yards and a touchdown. With Cam Coleman out, he stepped into a larger role.
Brown and defense seal win
Raleek Brown scored on a 23-yard reception to put Texas ahead, then added an eight-yard touchdown in the final two minutes. He contributed on the ground and through the air after seeing less action in the second and third quarters.
Texas held Missouri scoreless in the fourth quarter and limited the Tigers to three conversions on 16 third-down attempts. Graceson Littleton’s interception closed out the game.
Key points
- Texas beat No. 18 Missouri 34-20 after the teams were tied at halftime.
- Arch Manning threw for 297 yards and three touchdowns without an interception.
- Raleek Brown scored twice, including the touchdown that sealed the win.
- Texas shut out Missouri in the fourth quarter and finished with an interception.