A 4-yard TD seals Texas’ 22-21 win: Arch Manning overcomes sloppy performance with clutch pass to lift Longhorns in crucial LSU matchup
Texas finds a late answer
Manning led Texas on a 12-play, 58-yard drive and connected with Raleek Brown for a 4-yard touchdown. The score secured a 22-21 victory over LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
It was Manning’s only touchdown pass of the night. He completed 19 of 35 passes for 174 yards and added a rushing touchdown in the first quarter.
Mistakes kept Texas behind
Manning threw three interceptions, and Texas went into halftime trailing 14-10. The deficit appeared difficult to overcome as the game moved into the second half. Manning and LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt exchanged interceptions in the third quarter. LSU then extended its lead when running back Dillon Jones broke away for a 44-yard touchdown, putting the Tigers ahead 21-10 with 5:52 left in the quarter. Jones finished with 125 rushing yards and the score.
LSU punts open the door
LSU punted four times in the fourth quarter, including once after a Manning interception. The Tigers’ lack of offense left them in a difficult position. On LSU’s fourth punt, Grant Chadwick gave Texas possession at its own 42-yard line. The Longhorns used that opportunity to put together the drive that ended with Brown’s touchdown catch.
Key points
- Texas beat LSU 22-21 after Arch Manning threw a late touchdown pass to Raleek Brown.
- Manning finished 19 of 35 for 174 yards, with three interceptions and one rushing touchdown.
- LSU led 21-10 in the third quarter after Dillon Jones scored on a 44-yard run.
- Four LSU punts in the fourth quarter helped Texas regain possession and mount its winning drive.