Texas defeats Ole Miss 34-27 to snap losing streak

Texas secured a 34-27 victory over Ole Miss on Saturday in Austin, halting a three-game losing streak. After building an early lead, the Longhorns fell behind in the third quarter but responded with two sustained drives in the second half to retake the advantage. Quarterback Arch Manning threw an early interception but later connected on a touchdown pass and a short run for a score that put Texas ahead. The decisive drive featured running backs Raleek Brown and Michael Terry, who combined for an 80-yard rush that included a 47-yard run by Brown and set up a short touchdown run by Manning. Texas also added a field goal on a seven-play drive that extended the lead.

"We need to find a consistent ground game moving forward," a Texas spokesperson said after the game. Special-teams play proved problematic for both sides. Ole Miss executed an improvised fake punt that resulted in a penalty and a first down, while Texas failed to recover an onside kick in the final moments, allowing the Rebels to retain possession. Despite these issues, the Longhorns' second-half performance kept them in contention for a College Football Playoff spot and a potential SEC Championship appearance.