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Arch Manning, Texas survive Ole Miss after another second-half meltdown creates Austin anxiety
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Key Points:
- Texas pulled off a thrilling 34-27 upset over No. 7 Ole Miss in a game that came down to the final play, showcasing two contrasting halves from the Longhorns.
- The Longhorns raced to a 24-3 lead in the first half, with Arch Manning performing impressively, but struggled in the second half as Ole Miss scored 21 unanswered points, raising concerns about Texas's ability to maintain leads.
- Despite offensive struggles and turnovers in the second half, Texas rallied in the fourth quarter to secure the win, with key defensive plays stopping Ole Miss's late comeback attempt.
- The game highlighted ongoing inconsistencies in Texas's offense under coach Steve Sarkisian and quarterback Arch Manning, leaving questions about which version of the team will show up in upcoming tougher matchups against Missouri and LSU.
- The contest also underscored broader uncertainties in college football about which teams truly qualify as "elite," as both Texas and Ole Miss demonstrated moments of dominance and vulnerability.
