Arch Manning leads Texas past LSU 22-21 on late drive
Texas rallied with a 12-play, 58-yard drive in the final minutes to defeat LSU 22-21, improving to 8-2 while ending LSU's College Football Playoff hopes.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning guided the Longhorns on a 12-play, 58-yard drive that culminated in a 4-yard touchdown pass to Raleek Brown with just over two minutes left, giving Texas a 22-21 victory over LSU in Baton Rouge. The win moved Texas to an 8-2 record and kept the team on track for postseason contention, while LSU, falling to a fourth loss, saw its chances of reaching the College Football Playoff diminish.
Manning finished the game with three interceptions, but the decisive drive offset earlier offensive struggles. LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, whose team has invested heavily in the roster this season, was unable to secure a win despite multiple turnovers and special-teams errors on both sides.
"That was incredible," Manning said in a post-game interview.
The result marked a significant setback for LSU's 2026 campaign, as the Tigers now face an uphill battle to remain in national championship discussions.