BATON ROUGE, La. — No. 6 Texas secured a hard-fought 22-21 victory against LSU at Tiger Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, marking the biggest win of the Manning-Steve Sarkisian partnership and all but securing a playoff spot after a one-year absence, “according to the Austin American-Statesman.”
Quarterback Arch Manning completed 19 of 35 passes for 174 yards and a touchdown while throwing three interceptions, matching LSU counterpart Sam Leavitt turnover for turnover in hostile territory before 102,321 fans.
The defining moment arrived when Manning connected with running back Raleek Brown for a late scoring pass that sealed the tight contest, “noted local coverage.”
The Longhorns defense and three-pick safety Jelani McDonald kept the visitors within striking distance by shutting down the Tigers in the fourth quarter, “reported the sports desk.”
Head coach Steve Sarkisian emphasized the collective effort required to prevail after dropping consecutive games earlier in the year, “stating that they needed to be special in special situations.”
Manning reflected on the team’s resilience following the turnover-heavy performance, “saying that in a few years people will remember the win and maybe forget about the three picks.”
With the victory, Texas improved to 8-2 overall and 5-2 in Southeastern Conference play while standing as the only team in the country with a 5-0 record against ranked opponents.
Special teams also played a crucial role as kicker Gianni Spetic booted three long-distance field goals to help edge out the home team.
Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning was spotted celebrating wildly in the stadium alongside Texas offensive lineman Connor Robertson after the final whistle.
The Longhorns will look to carry their momentum forward as they prepare for upcoming matchups in the final stretch of the regular season.