Texas football: Bloody hand doesn't stop Arch Manning on scoring drive vs Mississippi State

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a touchdown by wide receiver Cam Coleman (8). 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) After Texas football quarterback Arch Manning got bloody, the Longhorns got some points.Gianni Spetic's 45-yard field goal gave Texas a 10-0 lead and capped a 13-play scoring drive for the Longhorns during the second quarter of Saturday's home game against Mississippi State. That drive featured a brief break while Manning tended to a cut on his right hand.Manning appeared to be bloodied at the end of a 10-yard scramble. Mississippi State's Bralan Womack was called for a personal foul at the end of that play.MORE: Subscribe to the Statesman's Texas sports newsletterLIVE UPDATES:Follow along as Texas takes lead against Mississippi StateManning completed two passes after he had his hand taped. He also picked up another first down on a 6-yard run.That scoring drive also featured another play in which Manning lost his helmet after receiving a huge hit from Mississippi State edge rusher Amaree Williams. By rule, Manning had to leave the field for one play, and Texas had backup quarterback KJ Lacey hand off to Raleek Brown on that snap.Sign 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 Texas football: Bloody hand doesn't stop Arch Manning on scoring drive vs Mississippi State.