Arch Manning had 3 INTs vs LSU. His last-second TD lifted Longhorns to a road win
Texas quarterback Arch Manning had a miserable outing vs. LSU, but his final pass of the day, a touchdown, proved the difference-maker vs. the Tigers.
In a crucial game against No. 22 LSU, Texas secured a hard-fought 22-21 victory on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Arch Manning, the star quarterback for the No. 8 Longhorns, threw three interceptions and completed just 54.3% of his passes, averaging just five yards per attempt. Despite these struggles, Manning delivered the game-winning touchdown with only two seconds left on the clock.
The dramatic win came after a 12-play, 58-yard drive that put Texas ahead by two points. With LSU trailing by five with just six seconds remaining, Manning connected with Raleek Brown for a 4-yard touchdown pass, eliminating the Tigers' postseason hopes. This victory marked the final play of a challenging game for Texas, as they trailed by 11 points with two minutes left in the third quarter.
For Arch Manning, born and raised in nearby New Orleans, the last-second touchdown served as a measure of redemption for what had been a difficult homecoming for much of the night. The win prevented Texas from accruing a third loss that could have potentially knocked the team from playoff contention.
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