Arch Manning’s late touchdown pass lifts Texas over LSU
Arch Manning threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Raleek Brown in the final seconds as Texas rallied from a five-point deficit to beat LSU 22-21 on Nov. 14.
Arch Manning threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Raleek Brown in the final seconds on Nov. 14, giving Texas a 22-21 win over LSU at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, according to ESPN’s Associated Press report. Texas had trailed 21-16 before the winning drive.
- Manning completed 19 of 35 passes for 174 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions, and ran for an early score.
- Texas took possession at its own 42 with 2:19 remaining and converted three third downs on the way to the winning score.
- The Houston Chronicle reported that the Longhorns extended their winning streak to four games; coach Steve Sarkisian said two regular-season games remained.
How Texas built its final drive
Texas had 58 yards to cover after taking possession at its own 42, down five, with 2:19 remaining, the Houston Chronicle reported. ESPN said Manning converted three third downs: one with a 5-yard pass and two with his legs. He then found Brown along the left sideline for the winning touchdown.
Manning’s finish followed a difficult night. He completed 19 of 35 passes for 174 yards, threw one touchdown and was intercepted three times. He also rushed for an early score. LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt passed for 244 yards and two touchdowns to Jackson Harris, but also threw three interceptions, ESPN reported.
LSU’s lead reached 21-10
LSU led 14-10 at halftime after missing a 38-yard field goal at the end of the half. Running back Dilin Jones then scored on a 44-yard run, putting the Tigers ahead 21-10 with 5:52 left in the third quarter. Texas cut the deficit with field goals of 41 and 50 yards by Gianni Spetic before Manning’s final possession, ESPN reported.
The Houston Chronicle reported a Tiger Stadium crowd of 102,321 and Texas’ fourth consecutive win. ESPN characterized the result as keeping Texas in College Football Playoff contention and leaving LSU virtually eliminated. Those are assessments of the teams’ positions, not a playoff selection decision.
Sarkisian says Texas has two games left
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian praised Manning’s competitive spirit and toughness, and praised how he played on the final drive against a good defense, ESPN reported. Manning said winning in the area where he grew up around LSU fans would be a memory he would keep. He also said his father told him he was proud.
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What this story rests on
2 sources from 2 organisations: 1 news agency, 1 news outlet.
- 1Arch Manning leads game-winning drive as Texas stuns LSUESPN; Associated Press report, multiple authors · espn.comNews agency
- 2Texas' latest great escape is one to remember as Longhorns shock LSU in final secondsHouston Chronicle, republished by Yahoo Sports; by Kirk Bohls · sports.yahoo.comNews outlet
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