A Narrow Victory in Austin
The Texas Longhorns survived a significant second-half scare to defeat the Ole Miss Rebels 34-27 on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Playing before a crowd of 104,306 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Texas overcame a defensive lapse in the third quarter that allowed Ole Miss to erase a 21-point deficit and briefly threaten the lead before the final whistle.
Early Dominance and a Shifting Momentum
Texas established early control, taking a 10-3 lead into halftime after Arch Manning connected with Ryan Wingo on a 50-yard touchdown pass in the second period. Manning also contributed on the ground, rushing for two touchdowns, including a crucial two-yard run that extended the advantage to 24-3 before the break.
However, the momentum shifted dramatically in the third quarter. Ole Miss capitalized on a turnover, with Kam Franklin recovering a fumble for a touchdown to make it 24-10. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss then led a scoring drive, finding Horatio Fields for a six-yard touchdown pass to cut the deficit to seven points at 24-17 entering the fourth quarter.
Fourth Quarter Scoring Summary
The final period saw both teams exchange scores in a tense finish. Chambliss found Fields again on a 27-yard strike to tie the game at 24-24. Texas responded immediately with Manning’s one-yard rushing touchdown, restoring their lead at 31-24. Kicker Gianni Spetic added a 33-yard field goal to push the score to 34-24.
