Arch Manning silenced critics as the Texas Longhorns pulled off a thrilling overtime victory against the Mississippi State Bulldogs 45–38 on the road Saturday.

The Longhorns trailed 38-21 with less than 10 minutes left in regulation before mounting a furious rally on the road.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning exited his team's win over Mississippi State on Saturday following the first play of overtime after appearing to hit his head on the turf. Manning scrambled for a 13-yard gain on the play and was met by a defender when going down. Manning was shown walking off the field with trainers and going into the medical tent.

The Texas Longhorns lost a key piece of their offense in the first quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs

This news isn’t just concerning for the Longhorns program—it also directly impacts star quarterback Arch Manning, who many expect to return for the 2026 college football season and likely remain Texas’ starting QB for one more year.

The No. 22 Texas Longhorns, led by quarterback Arch Manning, face the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss.

On his FOX Sports Show, college football analyst Joel Klatt collaborated with Chris 'Bear' Fallica on a 'College Football National Champion Draft,' selecting si