Texas defensive lineman Maraad Watson (88) returns a fumble for a touchdown during the game against Mississippi State at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman) Texas football cruised to victory Saturday night with a 31-1 victory over Mississippi State. Quarterback Arch Manning was electric with his three touchdowns and completing 16 of 20 of his passes for 220 yards. While the quarterback got a lot of the attention, the scoop-and-score from DL Maraad Watson made Royal Memorial Stadium explode to help the Longhorns (6-2, 3-2 SEC) extend their lead in the first half. Texas wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) runs the ball during the game against Mississippi State at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman) GOLDEN: Texas defense again flexes its muscle But it wasn't all great for the Burnt Orange. After leaving the Ole Miss game with an injury, Cam Coleman went into the locker room and came out in street clothes. Now, Texas turns its attention to its final month of the season which starts on the road to play Missouri. Here is what Texas fans thought about the win over Mississippi State. Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian said he thought Arch Manning competed his tail off. Was happy to see Manning use his legs.- Anwar Richardson (@AnwarRichardson) November 1, 2026A Win is A Win is A Win #HookEm- Chuy Vasquez (@LosLonghorns1) November 1, 2026For the first time in his career, Arch Manning had 3 touchdown passes against the blitz today vs Mississippi State https://t.co/75JilRXdct- Orangebloods.com (@orangebloods_) November 1, 2026Bacon is on the griddle, drinks are flowing, and Texas is coming to COMO next weekend. The boys are playing some ball!! Happy Halloween Tigers!!- Barstool Mizzou (@BarstoolMizzou) November 1, 2026Rasheem Biles legacy game!!- 🤺 (@blocboizay) November 1, 2026Sign up for the Daily Briefing from the Austin American-Statesman. Start your day with the must-read headlines from Austin's most trusted news source.This article originally published at 'Rasheem Biles legacy game': Texas football fans react to win over Mississippi State.
'Rasheem Biles legacy game': Texas football fans react to win over Mississippi State
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Arch Manning put up three touchdowns and the defense almost pitched a shutout against Mississippi State. Here's what college football fans had to say.
Key Takeaways
- 'Rasheem Biles legacy game': Texas football fans react to win over Mississippi State.
- Arch Manning put up three touchdowns and the defense almost pitched a shutout against Mississippi State.
- Here's what college football fans had to say.
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