Texas Longhorns Hold Off Ole Miss Comeback to Win 34-27 in Austin

Texas defeated Ole Miss 34-27 on Saturday in Austin, surviving a furious second-half comeback attempt by the Rebels. The Longhorns entered the game on a two-game losing streak but were 3.5-point favorites according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Ole Miss entered Austin with momentum and College Football Playoff aspirations but looked anemic early in nearly every facet of the game. Trinidad Chambliss struggled to find his footing, Kewan Lacy failed to establish the running game, and the offensive line could not get anything going.

“Texas held Ole Miss to just three points in the first half before being outscored 24-10 after the break.”

By halftime, Texas led 24-3 after Arch Manning completed 13-of-19 passes for 171 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The Longhorns defense held Chambliss to 63 yards on 6-of-18 passing with no touchdowns and two interceptions, marking his first multi-interception game as a Rebel.

Ole Miss mounted a remarkable comeback, erasing a 21-point deficit and tying the game at 24-24 on a 27-yard touchdown pass from Chambliss to Horatio Fields in the fourth quarter. Kam Franklin returned a Manning fumble for a touchdown earlier in the rally.

After getting back into the contest, Ole Miss failed to capitalize on its opportunities, allowing Texas to regain control and secure the victory. With Georgia looming, the Rebels could not afford a performance like this.

The loss leaves Ole Miss at 3-2 in conference play and 5-2 overall, while Texas improves to 2-2 in conference play and 5-2 overall.