UPDATE: The Texas Longhorns stunned the No. 9 Vanderbilt Commodores with a thrilling 34-31 victory on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. With this win, Texas boosts its playoff aspirations, thanks to a standout performance from Arch Manning.
Manning, stepping up in the absence of Quinn Ewers, was electric, completing 25 of 33 passes for 328 yards and throwing three touchdowns. This performance marks his second consecutive game with impressive stats, following a strong outing against Mississippi State last week.
The Longhorns exploded out of the gate, with Manning connecting on a stunning 75-yard touchdown screen pass to wide receiver Ryan Wingo on the first play of the game, quickly putting Texas ahead 10-0 after a field goal following a Vanderbilt fumble. By the end of the first quarter, Texas held a commanding 17-0 lead.
Despite a field goal from Vanderbilt to make it 17-3, Texas quickly responded. Running back Quintrevion Wisner scored a four-yard rushing touchdown, extending the lead to 24-3. Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia managed to connect with tight end Eli Stowers for an 18-yard touchdown, closing the gap to 24-10 at halftime.
The Commodores attempted to rally in the second half but were met with another impressive drive from Manning, culminating in a six-yard touchdown pass to Emmett Mosley V, pushing the Longhorns’ advantage to 31-10.
In a dramatic fourth quarter, Vanderbilt fought back with three touchdowns, narrowing the score to 34-31. With just 33 seconds left, they nearly recovered an onside kick that could have tied the game, but the ball rolled out of bounds just in time, sealing Texas’s victory.
Pavia ended the game with 27 completions on 38 attempts for 364 yards and three touchdowns in a losing effort. The win improves Texas’s record to 7-2, while Vanderbilt also falls to 7-2.
Both teams look ahead, with Texas having a crucial week off before facing Georgia (6-1), a game that could significantly impact their playoff hopes. Vanderbilt will aim to rebound against Auburn (4-4) next week.
This dramatic matchup highlights the potential of Arch Manning as a key player for Texas and sets the stage for an exciting finish to the college football season. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
