In a thrilling SEC showdown in Columbia, Missouri, No. 10 Texas rallied in the second half to defeat No. 19 Missouri 34-20 on Saturday. Quarterback Arch Manning led the Longhorns with 297 passing yards and three touchdowns, including the decisive go‑ahead pass to running back Raleek Brown with just over five minutes left.
Key plays and performances
Brown added 85 rushing yards and the game‑sealing touchdown on the ground. Texas’ defense stepped up in the fourth quarter, forcing a turnover that set up the final score. With about two minutes left, Missouri drove into Texas territory, but a short gain by Jamal Roberts was followed by an incomplete pass from Austin Simmons. On third down, Simmons’ attempt to connect with Cayden Lee was disrupted when a defender knocked the ball into the air, allowing Texas cornerback Graceson Littleton to intercept it.
Brown capitalized moments later, powering into the end zone for the decisive score.
Missouri’s effort
Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons finished with 252 passing yards and two touchdowns, highlighted by a 75‑yard strike to Naeshaun Montgomery. However, the Tigers’ leading rusher, Jamal Roberts, was limited to 66 yards on the ground.
The game featured several controversial video reviews, all of which went against Missouri. One notable call involved a pass by Manning that officials ruled a fumble recovered by Texas, despite replays suggesting it was a completed pass.
Historical context
This was the first meeting between the former Big 12 rivals since the 2017 Texas Bowl and Texas’s first trip to Columbia since 2011, when Missouri won a Big 12 matchup 17‑5.
Both teams exchanged touchdowns in the first quarter and added field goals to reach a 10‑all tie at halftime. Early mistakes—Texas fumble by Ryan Wingo leading to a Missouri field goal and a missed chip‑shot field goal by Blake Craig—set the stage for a tightly contested game.
Looking ahead
Texas heads to No. 15 LSU next Saturday, while Missouri travels to face No. 2 Georgia.
Original reporting: KY3 Springfield (local) — read the source article.
