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Arch Manning Shines with Three Touchdowns in Texas' 28-6 SEC Debut Win Over Mississippi State

Sep 28, 2024, 09:38 PM

In a highly anticipated SEC debut, Arch Manning led the Texas Longhorns to a 28-6 victory over Mississippi State. Manning, making his first SEC start, completed 15 of 19 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown in the first half, and finished the game with over 300 passing yards and three total touchdowns. The Longhorns opened the scoring with a 1-yard run by Jaydon Blue, who had 15 rushing yards. Manning connected with Isaiah Bond for 73 yards and DeAndre Moore Jr. for a 49-yard touchdown pass. Mississippi State managed only two field goals, despite holding a significant time of possession advantage. Texas extended their lead with a 1-yard touchdown run by Manning in the third quarter and another touchdown pass to Moore in the fourth. The Longhorns' defense, led by David Gbenda with six tackles, held Mississippi State to just six points, securing a dominant win in their first SEC game.