Texas Beats Mississippi State 45–38 in Overtime

Texas rallied from a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Mississippi State 45–38 in overtime in Starkville. Arch Manning passed for 346 yards with three touchdowns and added a rushing score, but left on the first play of overtime after taking a hard hit and finished the game in the medical tent; his status remains unclear. Backup Matthew Caldwell entered and threw the overtime game-winning touchdown to Emmett Mosley, and Texas’ defense sealed the victory with a fourth-and-20 sack. Coach Steve Sarkisian praised the team’s toughness and credited special teams and defense while acknowledging continued offensive inconsistency and the need for better execution. The win improves Texas to 6–2 (3–1 SEC) and keeps them in postseason contention, though concerns about offensive rhythm and Manning’s injury cloud the immediate outlook.