Texas football: Bloody hand doesn't stop Arch Manning on scoring drive vs Mississippi State

Arch Manning, quarterback for the Texas Longhorns, scored a touchdown during a game against Mississippi State on October 31, 2026, despite playing with a bloody hand. The touchdown came after a 13-play scoring drive that started with a 45-yard field goal by kicker Gianni Spetic, putting Texas up 10-0. Manning sustained a cut on his right hand during a 10-yard scramble, but continued playing, even taping his hand twice.

He completed two passes and gained another first down on a 6-yard run. At one point, Manning lost his helmet following a hit from Mississippi State's Amaree Williams, leading to a temporary exit from the field. Texas had to rely on backup quarterback KJ Lacey and Raleek Brown for that play.