The No. 1 Texas Longhorns secured a convincing 35-13 victory over Mississippi State in their SEC debut, with Arch Manning stepping in for the injured Quinn Ewers and throwing for 324 yards and three touchdowns. The Longhorns maintained an undefeated record of 5-0, marking their first game in the SEC since joining the conference. Texas took an early lead with a strong offensive showing, including a notable 49-yard touchdown pass from Manning to DeAndre Moore Jr. Despite Mississippi State's efforts to control possession early on, they struggled offensively and could not mount a significant challenge. Freshman quarterback Michael Van Buren scored a late touchdown for the Bulldogs, but it was not enough to change the outcome. The Bulldogs now face a tough schedule ahead, including a game against No. 2 Georgia next week.