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Arch Manning stats: Manning's career game leads Texas comeback win, but finishes game with injury

Jake Mozarsky

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Arch Manning and No. 22 Texas had their college football playoff lives hanging by a thread through 45 minutes in Starkville, trailing Mississippi State 31-14 entering the final quarter. The Longhorns were facing a massive upset that would have crushed all postseason aspirations.

But, in a heroic performance defined by a 24-point fourth-quarter rally, Texas tied the game at 38-38 to force overtime. Manning engineered an incredible comeback, leading the offense to 17 unanswered points, finishing the day with a career-high 346 passing yards and four total touchdowns (three passing, one rushing). 

However, the dramatic final minutes were marred by concern for the quarterback. On the very first play of overtime, Manning scrambled for a first down but took a punishing hit that left him down on the turf clutching his right leg. He was immediately escorted to the medical tent and did not return to the game.

The Longhorns ultimately escaped Starkville with a 45-38 overtime victory after backup Matthew Caldwell threw the game-winning touchdown. But, the defining question is now the health of their quarterback: despite delivering the best performance of his collegiate career and saving Texas's season, Manning's status moving forward is the main concern after the worrisome exit. Texas hosts No. 10 Vanderbilt next week.

AllSportsPeople followed all the action from Manning's career day in Starkville and his injury status after leaving in overtime. 

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Arch Manning stats today

  • Completions: 29
  • Pass attempts: 46
  • Passing yards: 346
  • TDs: 3
  • INTs: 1
  • Rushing yards: -7
  • Rushing TDs: 1

This section will be updated after every Texas drive.

How did Arch Manning play today?

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Arch Manning live updates, highlights from Texas vs. Mississippi State

8:09 p.m.:  On the road, No. 22 Texas has come back from down 17 in the fourth quarter to beat Mississippi State, 45-38 in overtime.

Manning, though he did not return, finished the day with a career-high 346 passing yards and four combined touchdowns.

The Longhorns advance to 6-2 and 3-2 in the SEC with a miracle win. 

Texas takes lead with Manning in tent

8:03 p.m.:  With Manning still in the medical tent, Texas scores a touchdown to take a 45-38 lead.

Mosley, who caught a touchdown in the fourth quarter, reeled in a touchdown pass from Caldwell, just getting his left foot in bounds.

7:59 p.m.:  On the first play of overtime, Manning scrambles for a first down. But, the quarterback was hit on the play and stayed down. He left the game and backup quarterback Matthew Caldwell is in.

Manning is in the medical tent.

7:57 p.m.:  The Longhorns won the coin toss in overtime, and they choose to be on offense first.

Manning and co. Are on the field looking to take their first lead since 14-7.

Longhorns 24-point fourth quarter sends Texas-Mississippi State to overtime

7:48 p.m.:  Texas is going to overtime for the second straight week.

Though Mississippi State was able to drive into Texas territory, Shapen and the Bulldog offense stalled out near midfield. The Bulldogs punt down to the one-yard line, but Manning quarterback sneaks it to run the clock to zeroes.

Texas was tied at 13 going into overtime in Lexington last week; this time, the Longhorns are tied at 38 after a 24-point fourth quarter.

Texas punt return ties game

7:39 p.m.: Tie game.

The Texas defense forces a three-and-out on Mississippi State, and the Bulldogs punt. Ryan Niblett — who has solidifed himself as one of the best punt returners in the country — fields the punt and takes it up the left sideline for a 79-yard touchdown.

Texas has scored 17 unanswered points and it is 38-38 with under two minutes remaining.

Texas makes it one score

7:31 p.m.:  On a 3rd & goal, Manning had Wingo open on a slant but the receiver drops it.

Texas settles for a Shipley 26-yard field goal and it is now a one-possession game.

7:29 p.m.:  With a third down completion to Wisner, Manning has his career-high with 332 passing yards.

Two plays later, he hits Livingstone for a first down, and Texas continues to drive.

7:26 p.m.:  On third down, Manning has time in the pocket and is able to hit Moore ahead of the sticks.

Texas is in Bulldog territory with just under seven minutes to go.

7:23 p.m.:  The Longhorns defense gets a much-needed stop, getting to Shapen in the backfield on back-to-back plays.

Mississippi State punts back to Texas, and down 10, Manning gets the ball back at the Longhorns 39 yard line.

Manning strikes again, Texas trails 38-28

7:17 p.m.:  The Texas offense is doing anything it can to get back into the game, and the lead is back at 10.

This time, Manning hits Mosley V for his third passing touchdown of the game and fourth in total. With 9:41 remaining, Texas trails, 38-28.

The Longhorns defense needs a stop.

7:14 p.m.:  On 4th & 1, Manning throws an incomplete pass, but Texas gets bailed out with a roughing the passer penalty. The Texas offense is at midfield.

7:10 p.m.:  Mississippi State strikes right back.

This time, Shapen hits running back Davon Booth out of the backfield, then he makes a few Texas defenders miss en route to the end zone. It was a 62-yard touchdown and the Longhorns trail 38-21.

Manning throws second touchdown pass

7:04 p.m.:  Texas has cut into the lead.

As Manning rolls right, he delivers a beautiful throw to Livingstone for the duo's second touchdown of the day.

It's now 31-21 Bulldogs.

7:00 p.m.:  Down 17, Manning has his best throw of the day.

Once again, it's to Wingo, who he finds downfield for 62 yards. The Longhorns are knocking on the door.

6:55 p.m.:  Texas is trailing by 17 entering the fourth quarter.

Manning and co. Need a miracle to keep their playoff hopes alive.

6:53 p.m.:  Mississippi State has scored 24 unanswered points.

Blake Shapen and co. Just put together a eight-play, 80-yard drive and it is now 31-14 Bulldogs.

Manning and Texas have their backs against the wall.

6:43 p.m.:  The Texas drive comes to nothing, with Manning once again being sacked for eight yards on a 3rd & 2. The Longhorns have to punt again.

6:41 p.m.:  Mississippi State drove to around midfield, and up 10 opt to go for it on a 4th & 2. But, Shapen had no options and he was sacked by the Texas defense.

Manning will start the drive in opponent territory with Texas desperately needing a score.

6:37 p.m.:  On a 3rd & 2, Manning opts to keep a run-pass option. He had a wide-open Emmett Mosley, but did not throw it accurately.

Texas has to punt for the first time this drive.

6:32 p.m.:  Mississippi State also comes up scoreless on its first drive of the half, and following a 48-yard punt, Texas has the ball back inside the 20.

6:24 p.m.:  Though Texas got deep into Mississippi State territory, the offense is unable to score a touchdown. Manning was rushed on a 3rd & 7 and essentially had to throw the blog away.

Even worse for Texas, Shipley misses the field goal, and they still trail by 10.

6:22 p.m.:  Similar to the first play of the day for Texas, Manning hits Wingo on a screen pass to get Texas deep into Bulldog territory.

Wingo took the screen 47 yards down to the 14-yard line.

6:21 p.m.:  On the first third down of the drive, Manning connects with Deandre Moore Jr. To keep the chains moving.

6:19 p.m.:  Mississippi State has kicked off and the second half is underway.

Manning and the Texas offense has the ball first.

6:10 p.m.:  At halftime, Manning and Texas are behind Mississippi State, 24-14.

The Texas offense has been outgained 281 to 130, with the Longhorns having only 99 yards in the air.

If the Longhorns want to keep their playoff hopes alive, they need to climb out of a 10-point hole.

5:57 p.m.:  A -9 yard pass from Manning to Tre Wisner had Texas going in the wrong direction, and the final drive of the first half ends in a punt.

Manning and Texas trail 24-14 at halftime, with their College Football Playoff aspirations at stake.

5:54 p.m.:  With 38 seconds remaining in the first half, Manning hits tight end Jack Endries on a curl, and he takes it 12 yards for a first down.

5:52 p.m.:  All of a sudden, Texas faces an uphill battle. 

After the Manning interception, the Bulldogs rattle off two drives ending in a field goal and a touchdown. It's now 24-14.

5:47 p.m.:  Facing a 3rd & 9, the Mississippi State front once again gets to Manning in the backfield, bringing him down for the second time today.

Texas will have to punt back trailing 17-14.

5:40 p.m.:  Though Mississippi State was able to return the interception into Texas territory, they come away with only a field goal.

It's now 17-14 Bulldogs, with Texas starting at the 25-yard line.

Manning throws interception with game tied at 14

5:37 p.m.:  On the first play of Texas' next drive, Manning throws an interception.

The quarterback dropped back in the pocket and hit Livingstone downfield on a crosser from right to left, but Livingstone bobbles it. It goes directly into the hands of Kelley Jones. 

Manning now has one touchdown and one interception in the air today.

5:30 p.m.:  After the Manning first down, Texas stalls out with its next set of downs. The Longhorns are forced to punt again.

The Texas offense is 3-for-8 on third down.

5:28 p.m.:  Facing a 3rd & 11 in his own territory, Manning uses his legs, scrambling for 15 yards for the first down.

5:19 p.m.: Mississippi State responds after the Texas touchdown, scoring one of their own. It's now 14-14.

Manning has first touchdown pass of game

5:13 p.m.:  On a 3rd & goal, Manning has his first passing touchdown of the day.

On a play-action roll out, Manning lofts one up to Parker Livingstone, who reels it in in stride.

It's now 14-7 Texas.

5:07 p.m.:  While Texas drove deep into Mississippi State territory, Manning and the offense stalls out inside the 20.

The Longhorns settled for a Mason Shipley field goal, but a penalty on the Bulldogs keeps the drive going. 

4:58 p.m.:  Manning and co. Get the ball in opponent territory, with Mississippi State going for it on a 4th & 1 from its own 37 and not converting.

The Longhorns look to score for the first time since drive No. 1.

4:56 p.m.:  Once again, Texas is pushed back on offense, setting up a 3rd & 19. While Manning hit Wingo down the field, the receiver could not hold onto the ball.

Texas has to punt with the game tied 7-7.

4:51 p.m.:  The Mississippi State offense gets on the board with a Blake Shapen touchdown pass, and it is 7-7 as Manning comes back onto the field.

4:43 p.m.:  On 3rd & 9, the Bulldogs get to Manning and bring him down for the first sack of the game.

Texas punts for the second straight drive.

4:41 p.m.:  Mississippi State drives into Texas territory on its third drive, but comes away with no points.

A missed field goal sets up the Texas offense at the 29-yard line.

4:34 p.m.:  Manning and Texas can't do anything on their second drive, stalling out in three plays. Texas punts for the first time today.

4:32 p.m.:  Texas forces a punt for the second straight drive, and Manning is out there for drive No. 2.

This time, the Longhorns are pinned deep in their own territory.

4:29 p.m.:  Manning got up gingerly after the touchdown, and with the Texas offense on the sidelines, the quarterback has went to the injury tent.

Manning and Texas offense strikes on first drive

4:25 p.m.:  The first play from scrimmage for Texas goes for a huge gain.

On 1st & 10, Manning hits Ryan Wingo in the backfield, and Wingo finds space and takes it for 60 yards down to the Bulldogs' three-yard line.

The next play, Manning gets his first touchdown of the day, keeping a read option and taking it into the end zone.

The Longhorns drove 63 yards in 58 seconds.

4:23 p.m.:  The Longhorns forced a three-and-out on Mississippi State's opening drive, and the Bulldogs punt.

Manning starts his first drive at the 42 yard line.

4:21 p.m.:  Texas has kicked off and we are underway in Starkville.

Manning and the Texas offense will have to wait their turn, with Blake Shapen and Mississippi State getting the ball first.

3:55 p.m.:  Kickoff is less than a half hour away, and Manning and Texas are looking for their third straight win. 

2:30 p.m.:  Arch Manning has arrived in Starkville ahead of Texas' matchup against the Bulldogs.

Where to watch Texas vs. Mississippi State

Texas vs. Mississippi State start time

  • Date: Saturday, October 25
  • Time: 4:15 p.m. ET

Texas will go on the road for the second straight week to face Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium. The game will be at 4:15 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon.

What channel is Texas vs. Mississippi State on today?

  • TV channel: SEC Network
  • Live stream: ESPN app

 Texas vs. Mississippi State will be broadcast on SEC Network. Play-by-play announcer Taylor Zarzour and analyst Matt Stinchcomb have the call along with sideline reporter Alyssa Lang.

You can also stream the game live with the new ESPN app.

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