Arch Manning, defense help No. 7 Texas rally past Missouri
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Key Points:
- Arch Manning led No. 7 Texas Longhorns to a 34-20 comeback victory over No. 18 Missouri Tigers, throwing for 297 yards and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead score to Raleek Brown late in the game.
- Raleek Brown contributed 85 rushing yards and a crucial touchdown, while Texas' defense made key plays in the fourth quarter, including a game-sealing interception by cornerback Graceson Littleton.
- Missouri's quarterback Austin Simmons threw for 252 yards and two touchdowns, highlighted by a 75-yard score to Naeshaun Montgomery, but the Tigers struggled to contain Texas' defense and their leading rusher Jamal Roberts was limited to 66 yards.
- The game featured multiple controversial video reviews that went against Missouri, including a disputed call on a play initially ruled a fumble but appeared to be a forward pass, which helped Texas maintain momentum.
- This was the first meeting between the former Big 12 rivals since 2017 and marked Texas' first visit to Columbia since 2011, with both teams exchanging early scores before Texas pulled away in the second half.
