Arch Manning catches touchdown pass against Arkansas

Morgan Moriarty

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Texas quarterback Arch Manning added a touchdown reception to his stat column. During the second quarter of the Longhorns' game against Arkansas, Manning caught the first touchdown pass of his career.

The play gave the Longhorns a 14-6 lead at home. Texas is hoping to improve to 8-3 on the season while facing a 2-8 Arkansas team. The scoring grab was the first of Manning's career and gives him one more touchdown catch than his famous uncles, Peyton and Eli.

Here’s a closer look at the unique play.

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Arch Manning receiving touchdown

Manning caught a four-year touchdown pass from his receiver, Parker Livingstone. Manning took the snap, then pitched it to Ryan Wingo who pitched it to Livingstone, who then found a wide-open Arch in the end zone: 

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Who threw Arch Manning's receiving TD?

Livingstone threw the touchdown to Manning. The true freshman is third in Texas in receiving, with 23 catches for 368 yards and five scores.

With the pass, Livingstone can also add a touchdown pass to his stat column with the Longhorns. 

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Who is Parker Livingstone?

The Longhorns' freshman wideout is one of Manning's five roommates he has in a house in Austin. He is a former 4-star receiver from the class of 2024, ranked as the No. 46 overall receiver in his class per 247Sports

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