Manning’s Debut Dominance
Arch Manning’s four touchdown passes and 305 passing yards set the tone for a decisive victory as the No. 5 Texas Longhorns defeated the Texas State Bobcats 59-7 on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The home team established early control at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, where 102,738 spectators witnessed a comprehensive performance that extended Texas’s record to 1-0 while dropping Texas State to 0-1.
Early Scoring Surge
The Longhorns moved the ball efficiently in the first quarter, scoring 14 points to build an early lead. Cam Coleman caught a six-yard touchdown pass from Manning, followed by Ryan Wingo completing an eight-yard reception for another score. Texas maintained its offensive momentum into the second quarter, adding 14 more points to extend the margin to 21-0.
Raleek Brown contributed a 13-yard rushing touchdown, and Graceson Littleton returned a fumble 59 yards for the score. Davian Jackson provided the only points for the Bobcats during this period with a four-yard run.
Third Quarter Explosion
Texas erupted for 21 points in the third quarter, effectively ending the game. Manning connected with Coleman on a 20-yard pass and Hollywood Smothers on a 13-yard pass to keep the pressure on the Bobcats' defense. Brown added another rushing touchdown, this time from the 21-yard line, pushing the lead to 49-7.
