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Arch Manning, Texas rally to defeat LSU 22-21

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Nick Schultz@NickSchultz_7
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Saturday night, Texas and LSU will square off in a highly anticipated game at Death Valley. The Week 11 matchup has implications not only in the SEC standings, but also for the College Football Playoff.

No. 6-ranked Texas heads into Saturday’s game in the midst of a three-game win streak after last week’s victory over Missouri on the road. LSU, meanwhile, ranks No. 21 in the CFP Top 25 and is looking to bounce back from a loss to Alabama at home in Week 10.

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On3 is tracking Saturday night’s primetime game between Texas and LSU with live updates, as well as highlights and analysis. Follow along throughout the Week 11 showdown in Baton Rouge.

Final: Texas 22, LSU 21

11/14/2026 10:23:18 PM

Despite trailing by 11 points in the second half, Texas rallied to take down LSU 22-21 in Baton Rouge. The Longhorns improved to 8-2 overall on the year while the Tigers fell to 6-4 in Lane Kiffin’s debut season.

4Q: Texas takes the lead over LSU with 3 seconds left

11/14/2026 10:21:49 PM

With just three seconds left, Texas took the lead against LSU. Arch Manning hit Raleek Brown on a swing pass for the four-yard touchdown to put the Longhorns out in front – and put the Tigers on the brink. Texas did not attempt a PAT or a two-point conversion.

4Q: Texas in red zone as time ticks away

11/14/2026 10:15:56 PM

After the officials overturned a fumble call to a Ryan Wingo catch, Texas is at the LSU 11-yard line with 19 seconds left in regulation. It will be 2nd and 5 after the Tigers called time out once they got a look at the Longhorns’ formation.

4Q: Texas, LSU trade punts, set up thrilling finish

11/14/2026 10:01:52 PM

Neither team was able to score after the Texas field goal, and a thrilling finish could be coming up at Death Valley. The Longhorns will get the ball back with 2:19 to go after another LSU punt.

4Q: Arch Manning throws 3rd interception

11/14/2026 09:43:34 PM

While attempting to get the ball downfield, Arch Manning threw his third interception of the game. DJ Pickett picked off the pass, intended for Emmett Mosley, and gave LSU possession deep in its own territory.

4Q: LSU 21, Texas 16

11/14/2026 09:31:58 PM

With 11:37 to go in the fourth quarter, Texas got another field goal from Gianni Spetic to cut the deficit to 21-16. The Longhorns got deep into LSU territory on a pass from Arch Manning to Ryan Wingo, but the Tigers defense held strong to force the 50-yard field goal attempt.

End 3rd: LSU 21, Texas 13

11/14/2026 09:22:30 PM

At the end of the third quarter, LSU holds a 21-13 lead over Texas and will face a 3rd and 13 out of the break. The Tigers have put up 344 total yards of offense while holding the Longhorns to 197 heading into the fourth quarter.

3Q: LSU 21, Texas 13

11/14/2026 09:18:13 PM

After an offside penalty on LSU, Arch Manning was sacked on third down, leading Texas to kick a field goal. That brought Gianni Spetic back on the field, and he hit the 41-yarder to cut the Tigers’ lead to 21-13 with 1:35 to go in the third quarter.

3Q: Dilin Jones rips off 44-yard run, LSU extends lead

11/14/2026 09:11:43 PM

After converting a fourth down on a direct snap to keep the drive alive, Dilin Jones then broke free for a 44-yard touchdown run. That extended LSU’s lead to 21-10 with 5:52 to play in the third quarter.

3Q: Arch Manning throws 2nd interception

11/14/2026 08:55:43 PM

On 3rd and 5, Arch Manning looked deep to Ryan Wingo, but the pass sailed. Ty Benefield was there to record his second interception of the game as Texas came up empty following the LSU turnover.

3Q: Sam Leavitt intercepted by Jelani McDonald again

11/14/2026 08:51:18 PM

On LSU’s first possession of the third quarter, Jelani McDonald picked off Sam Leavitt once again. Leavitt’s third interception of the game, all caught by McDonald, came in the end zone and gave Texas the ball back after the touchback.

Second half underway

11/14/2026 08:46:30 PM

LSU received the opening kickoff to start the third quarter against Texas, which went for a touchback. The second half is underway.

Halftime: LSU 14, Texas 10

11/14/2026 08:24:53 PM

LSU had a chance to add a field goal before halftime, but Scott Starzyk’s attempt sailed wide right. That meant the Tigers’ lead over Texas stayed at 14-10 heading into the break. LSU will get the ball to start the third quarter.

2Q: LSU 14, Texas 7

11/14/2026 08:00:07 PM

After a penalty knocked Texas out of the red zone, the Longhorns ended up settling for a field goal. Gianni Spetic was true from 42 yards to cut the LSU lead to 14-10 with 3:22 left in the first half.

2Q: Sam Leavitt makes trip to injury tent

11/14/2026 07:53:20 PM

After the second touchdown pass to Jackson Harris, Sam Leavitt went to the injury tent for some evaluation, according to the ABC broadcast. He returned to the sideline shortly thereafter.

2Q: LSU cashes in, takes lead on Sam Leavitt TD pass

11/14/2026 07:46:26 PM

It didn’t take long for LSU to capitalize on the Arch Manning interception. Sam Leavitt found Jackson Harris for the second time during Saturday’s game, this time on a 9-yard touchdown pass to put the Tigers ahead 14-7 with 9:17 left in the second quarter.

2Q: Arch Manning intercepted, LSU takes over in red zone

11/14/2026 07:44:46 PM

Just three plays after Texas got the ball back, Arch Manning threw an interception. He went to throw the ball downfield, but Ty Benefield was there to intercept it return it to the Texas 7-yard line.

2Q: Sam Leavitt throws 2nd interception

11/14/2026 07:39:48 PM

On 2nd and 9 deep in Texas territory, Sam Leavitt threw his second interception of the game. Jelani McDonald was again there for it, this time in the end zone, meaning Texas will take over after the touchback.

End 1st: Texas 7, LSU 7

11/14/2026 07:30:00 PM

Through one quarter, Texas and LSU sit tied at 7-7. The Longhorns totaled 80 yards in the opening frame, including 31 passing and 34 rushing from Arch Manning, while the Tigers put up 93 yards. Sam Leavitt started 7-of-10 for 79 yards and a touchdown.

1Q: Sam Leavitt intercepted after Texas punt

11/14/2026 07:25:19 PM

While trying to find Trey’Dez Green up the middle, Sam Leavitt threw an interception. Jelani McDonald was there to pick it off and give Texas the ball back with 1:57 to go in the first quarter. The Longhorns took over at their own 32-yard line.

1Q: Sam Leavitt, LSU answer with TD drive

11/14/2026 07:10:52 PM

After Texas’ game-opening touchdown, LSU answered with one of its own. Sam Leavitt hit Jackson Harris for a 10-yard score to make it 7-7 with 5:16 left in the first quarter. The Tigers went 75 yards in 13 plays on their first drive.

1Q: Arch Manning puts Texas on the board

11/14/2026 06:59:38 PM

Fueled by three LSU penalties, including one on a fourth down, Texas struck first. Arch Manning ran in the 1-yard touchdown to cap an 11-play, 75-yard opening drive to put the Longhorns on the board, 7-0.

Coin toss

11/14/2026 06:47:44 PM

LSU won the coin toss and deferred to the second half. Texas will receive the opening kickoff to start Saturday night’s game.

What’s at stake: Texas vs. LSU

11/14/2026 06:30:27 PM

Texas enters Week 11 with a 7-2 record, including a 4-2 mark in SEC play, and came in at No. 6 in the latest CFP Top 25 earlier this week. LSU fell to No. 21 after last week’s loss to Alabama, which brought the Tigers to 6-3 overall and 4-3 in SEC play – making Saturday night’s game especially important for their postseason hopes.

Injury updates

11/14/2026 06:17:41 PM

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks is a game-time decision heading into Saturday’s game against Texas, according to the SEC availability report. For the Longhorns, there were not any surprises on the availability report.

Pregame: Texas vs. LSU

11/14/2026 06:04:21 PM

Ahead of kickoff, LSU is a 5.5-point favorite against Texas, according to the Polymarket App. The over-under is also at 47.5. The Tigers are also trading at 49% to cover the spread.

Kickoff Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Channel: ABC
Announcers: Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Holly Rowe

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