Texas beats Ole Miss as Arch Manning silences critics

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 02:08 · Archive

Texas defeated No. 7 Ole Miss 24-3 in the first half of Saturday's game, with quarterback Arch Manning throwing for 171 yards and two touchdowns.

Texas controlled Saturday's game against No. 7 Ole Miss, leading 24-3 after the first half. The Longhorns scored 21 unanswered points after an early exchange of field goals, with their offense clicking after weeks of questions about its effectiveness.

Arch Manning led the way, completing 13 of 19 passes for 171 yards and scoring both a passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown, though he threw an interception. Wide receiver Ryan Wingo caught five passes for 104 yards and a touchdown. Running backs Raleek Brown and Michael Terry III contributed on the ground, with Terry scoring late in the second quarter.

Texas' defense was equally dominant. Safeties Justin Cryer and Rasheem Biles each intercepted passes as Ole Miss managed only 138 total yards and was held scoreless in the second quarter. Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss completed just 6 of 18 passes for 63 yards.

The performance silenced recent criticism of Manning, who had faced speculation about being benched. Coach Steve Sarkisian had acknowledged earlier in the week that the team and media had created pressure around Manning's persona and play.

How it is being reported

• Texas, Arch Manning get off to stellar start against No. 7 Ole MissThe Longhorns were in full control in the first half of Saturday's game against Mississippi.New York Post · 25 Oct, 01:54
• Steve Sarkisian could face college football's hardest call as Arch Manning invokes much higher stakesSteve Sarkisian's Texas Longhorns have spent over $40 million to contend for a title, but Saturday's Ole Miss game now feels like a season-defining test.Fox News · 24 Oct, 12:37

In this story: Steve Sarkisian · Arch Manning · Texas Longhorns · Ole Miss · Ryan Wingo · Raleek Brown

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