Arch Manning's Four TD Passes Lift Texas Past State 59-7

A Dominant Home Opener

Arch Manning orchestrated a complete offensive performance on Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, throwing four touchdown passes to lead the Texas Longhorns to a decisive 59-7 victory over the visiting Texas State Bobcats. The win improves the Longhorns' record to 1-0, while the Bobcats drop to 0-1 in their season opener.

Manning was efficient and effective throughout the contest, completing 20 of his 27 pass attempts for 305 yards. His connection with receiver Ryan Wingo proved particularly potent; Wingo caught seven passes for 121 yards and one touchdown. Manning also found tight end Cam Coleman twice for scores and connected with Hollywood Smothers for another touchdown.

Scoring Breakdown by Quarter

The Longhorns established control early, jumping out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. Manning’s precision was on display immediately, as he threw a six-yard touchdown pass to Cam Coleman followed by an eight-yard strike to Ryan Wingo. Both scores were capped by successful kicks from Gianni Spetic.

Texas State managed to get on the board late in the second quarter when Davian Jackson ran for a four-yard touchdown. Dylan Cunanan’s kick made the score 14-7 entering halftime, but the Longhorns immediately responded with two more scores before the break. Running back Raleek Brown contributed significantly with a 13-yard run for a touchdown.

In a dramatic shift of momentum, Graceson Littleton returned a fumble 59 yards for another score, extending Texas' lead to 28-7.

Third Quarter Surge and Final Push

The offensive explosion continued in the third quarter as Texas outscored State 21-0. Manning threw two more touchdown passes, finding Coleman on a 20-yard pass and Smothers on a 13-yard catch. Raleek Brown added to his workload with a 21-yard rushing touchdown.

The Longhorns maintained their dominance in the fourth quarter, adding 10 points to secure the blowout. Gianni Spetic drilled a 48-yard field goal to make it 52-7. The final score was sealed when James Simon ran for a seven-yard touchdown, with Spetic’s kick pushing the final margin to 59-7.

Key Performances and Stats

While Manning controlled the air game, other players made critical contributions. Hollywood Smothers provided a strong ground presence with 10 carries for 70 yards. On defense, the Longhorns forced turnovers that led directly to scoring opportunities, highlighted by Littleton’s fumble return.

For Texas State, Brad Jackson attempted 23 passes, completing 15 for 150 yards but also throwing one interception. Jaylen Jenkins carried the ball six times for 34 yards on the ground. Tucker Cusano led the Bobcats in receiving with three catches for 58 yards. Despite the efforts of these players, the Bobcats could not overcome the early deficit, finishing the game with just seven points.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401856667