Longhorns Rally Late to Edge Rebels 34-27 in Austin Showdown

Final Result and Context

The Texas Longhorns defeated the visiting Ole Miss Rebels 34-27 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. The decisive victory improved Texas’s record to 5-2, while Ole Miss also finished the contest with a 5-2 mark. With an attendance of 104,306, the game featured a dramatic shift in momentum as the home team erased a significant deficit to claim the win.

Early Lead and Midgame Surge

Ole Miss struck first in the opening period with a 23-yard field goal by Gianni Spetic, giving the Rebels a 3-0 lead. Texas responded quickly with a 46-yard field goal from Lucas Carneiro to tie the score at 3-3. Arch Manning then extended the Longhorns’ lead with a 2-yard rushing touchdown, followed by a successful kick by Spetic, making it 10-3 in favor of Texas.

The second quarter saw Texas pull away significantly. Ryan Wingo caught a 50-yard pass from Manning for a touchdown, pushing the score to 17-3. Michael Terry III added a 2-yard rushing touchdown for the Longhorns, extending their lead to 24-3 by the end of the half. This 21-point cushion set the stage for a potential rout, but the Rebels were not finished.

Ole Miss Comeback and Texas Response

The third quarter marked the beginning of Ole Miss’s resurgence. Kam Franklin recovered a fumble at the goal line, scoring a 7-point touchdown that narrowed the gap to 24-10. Horatio Fields then caught a 6-yard pass from Trinidad Chambliss for another touchdown, bringing the Rebels within seven points at 24-17.

In the fourth quarter, Fields caught a 27-yard pass from Chambliss to tie the game at 24-24. The momentum swung back to Texas when Manning rushed for a 1-yard touchdown, giving the Longhorns a 31-24 lead. Spetic added a 33-yard field goal to make it 34-24.

Although Carneiro kicked a 39-yard field goal to cut the deficit to 34-27, Texas held on for the final victory.

Statistical Performance

Arch Manning completed 18 of 30 passes for 212 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Raleek Brown led Texas on the ground with 23 carries for 157 yards. Ryan Wingo was the top receiver with 7 catches for 111 yards and one touchdown.

For Ole Miss, Trinidad Chambliss threw for 250 yards on 25 of 52 attempts, with two touchdowns and three interceptions. Makhi Frazier rushed for 47 yards on six carries, and Deuce Alexander led the receiving corps with 8 catches for 87 yards.

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