Manning’s Late Touchdown Lifts Texas Past LSU

Texas trailed 21-16 when it took possession at its own 42-yard line with 2:19 remaining. Manning led a 12-play, 58-yard drive, converting three third downs before finding Raleek Brown for the winning score with three seconds left at Tiger Stadium.

Manning finished 19 of 35 for 174 yards, one touchdown pass and three interceptions. He also scored on a first-quarter run. Texas improved to 8-2 overall and 5-2 in the SEC, keeping its College Football Playoff hopes alive.

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns, both to Jackson Harris, but also had three interceptions. Running back Jones put LSU ahead 21-10 with a 44-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter. Texas cut the margin with field goals of 41 and 50 yards.

The Longhorns were outgained 366-273, but recorded three takeaways and three sacks. LSU had a chance to extend its lead with a 38-yard field-goal attempt before halftime, but missed. The Tigers fell to 6-4 and suffered a second straight loss despite outgaining their opponent in both games.

Texas is scheduled to host Arkansas next Saturday, while LSU is set to visit No. 9 Tennessee.