Texas defeats LSU 22-21 with last-second touchdown

Texas rallied from an 11-point deficit to defeat No. 21 LSU 22-21 on a two-second, game-winning touchdown pass from quarterback Arch Manning to Raleek Brown. The Longhorns, trailing 21-10 in the third quarter, mounted a late drive with 2:15 left, converting a crucial fourth-down fumble recovery and a second-and-goal play that set up the swing pass for the score.

Both teams struggled offensively, each quarterback throwing three interceptions – the first ranked SEC matchup since 2000 in which both signal-callers turned the ball over three times. Manning finished with 174 yards, three picks and a 6-of-8 fourth-quarter performance that included 51 yards and a rushing gain of 10 yards. LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for 231 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions, two of which occurred in the end zone.

The victory improves Texas’s record against CFP-ranked opponents to 5-0 and positions the Longhorns for a potential playoff berth after missing the postseason last season. LSU, now 6-4 overall and 3-4 in SEC play, ends its first season under head coach Lane Kiffin without a bowl invitation.

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian kept the final play simple, calling a swing pass to Brown after moving the running back in motion. The Longhorns’ defense also contributed, recording seven tackles for loss, three sacks on Leavitt and forcing the two end-zone interceptions that proved decisive.