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Arch Manning’s Historic Six-TD Performance Powers Texas Past Arkansas
Arch Manning delivered the performance of his young career on Saturday, accounting for six touchdowns in every conceivable way as No. 17 Texas dominated Arkansas 52-37 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
The sophomore quarterback made history, becoming the first player in Texas program history to record a passing, rushing, and receiving touchdown in the same game. Manning finished with a career-high 389 yards through the air, four touchdown passes, one rushing score, and his first-ever reception—which happened to be a touchdown catch on a perfectly executed trick play.
Arch Manning becomes the first SEC QB with a passing TD, rushing TD, and a receiving TD in THE SAME GAME since Dak Prescott in 2014 🤯
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 23, 2025
Texas blows out Arkansas 52-37 😤 pic.twitter.com/nPC9NB0MVI
A Complete Performance
Manning’s day was a showcase of versatility and growth. After connecting with DeAndre Moore Jr. on a 46-yard touchdown to open the scoring, he caught a four-yard score from wide receiver Parker Livingstone on a “Philly Special” style trick play that left Arkansas defenders flat-footed.
Three of his four passing touchdowns went to Moore, while his 54-yard strike to Livingstone in the first half displayed the deep-ball accuracy that made him a five-star prospect.
But perhaps the most impressive moment came early in the third quarter when Manning took matters into his own hands. On a three-yard rushing touchdown, he cut twice to elude defenders before lunging across the goal line, extending Texas’s lead to 31-20 and effectively putting the game out of reach.
“Even going into the game, he feels different in pregame than he did two months ago,” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said after the victory. “He is playing at a high level at the right time for us.”
Manning’s historic trifecta also made him the first SEC quarterback to record passing, rushing, and receiving touchdowns in the same game since Dak Prescott accomplished the feat with Mississippi State in 2014.
Playoff Implications
For a Texas team that entered the season ranked No. 1 in the country with national championship aspirations, the road has been bumpy. The Longhorns struggled to a 3-2 start and have fallen to 8-3 overall and 5-2 in SEC play. Now ranked No. 17 in the College Football Playoff rankings, Texas faces a win-or-go-home scenario.
The Longhorns must defeat No. 3 Texas A&M on Friday in their regular-season finale to have any chance of making the playoff for the third consecutive season.
Even with a victory in the rivalry game, Texas will likely need help from other results around the conference to secure a spot in the expanded 12-team playoff field.
“The best way we can impress anybody is going and winning next Friday night,” Sarkisian said, setting the stage for what could be the most important game of his tenure in Austin.
Manning’s emergence at the right time gives Texas hope. After early-season struggles with consistency, the quarterback has found his rhythm when it matters most. If he can replicate this kind of all-around brilliance against the Aggies’ vaunted defense, the Longhorns’ playoff dreams remain very much alive.
For one Saturday afternoon, at least, Arch Manning looked every bit like the generational talent he was billed to be—and Texas fans have to be thrilled with the timing.
MORE ON YESTERDAY’S GAME FURTHER DOWN THIS POST IN “SPORTS“
One person was killed and another was injured after a collision involving multiple vehicles occurred in North Austin Saturday afternoon.
Five people, including a juvenile, were taken to the hospital following a crash in northeast Austin Saturday.
According to Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS), the crash happened just before 6 p.m. near I-35 and Koenig Lane on the U.S. 290 service road. At least three vehicles were involved and at least one person was pinned in their vehicle as a result.
Another fatal accident occurred Saturday in Leander.
It occurred at the intersection of Ronald W. Reagan Blvd and Bar W Ranch Boulevard.
No other information has been provided.
Representatives from the City of Austin and the Texas Department of Transportation convened at the Austin Public Library Carver Branch on Saturday to solicit public input regarding the integration of “cap and stitch” elements into the I-35 Capital Express Central project.
This event represented the inaugural community engagement session following the City Council‘s May ratification of $104 million in funding for associated roadway construction.
KXAN-TV‘s Grace Reader explained earlier this year what the project is trying to accomplish and what it will mean for the city.
Let’s talk about Austin’s upcoming I-35 ‘cap and stitch’ vote. What is it? Why does it matter?
— Grace Reader (@GraceReaderTV) April 8, 2025
I’m trying a new format — let me know if you hate it so I don’t have to do it anymore. pic.twitter.com/IgVeLWIlo6
Reporting on criminal activity and the criminals themselves that don’t always make it to mainstream news outlets is @AustinJustice.
AUSTIN MAN slices open a gated Westlake community overnight with 42-inch bolt cutters, breaks into six cluster mailboxes, and steals residents’ mail — including credit cards and paychecks — before driving 8 miles to an apartment complex and prying open its mail room next. … pic.twitter.com/mbA3Po9eSF
— Austin Justice (@AustinJustice) November 23, 2025
An Austin police officer is facing a lawsuit after punching a man during a viral incident on 6th Street in October.
Prominent Houston Attorney Tony Buzbee confirmed his firm is representing an unidentified female victim in a case involving alleged sexual misconduct. A “Jane Doe” alleges she was coerced, sexually harassed, and ultimately sexually assaulted by the head of a prominent lobbying and advocacy group in Austin. (KPRC-TV)
After decades of speculation since the murders of five people in Kilgore, DNA evidence from the crime scene led investigators to identify the longtime speculated third suspect.
The University of Texas Board of Regents is considering changing the site for the future UT Austin academic medical campus. (KUT 90.5)
Despite its former status as one of the best cities globally, Austin has plummeted in the 2026 roundup of the world’s best cities. Last year at No. 53…the ATX drops to No. 87.
The report, compiled by Resonance Consultancy, reviewed 270 cities worldwide and considered factors like economic vitality, prosperity, livability and cultural aspects in its ranking. (My San Antonio)
The number of houses for sale in the Austin metro has reached its highest level since 2022, and median home prices remained stable for the seventh month in a row, according to the October 2025 Central Texas Housing Report from Unlock MLS and the Austin Board of Realtors. (CultureMap Austin)
A judge has lifted Burnet County‘s burn ban over two months after it was ordered.
A Llano County judge has temporarily lifted a burn ban this weekend, this coming after storms brought significant rain to the Austin area this week.
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A cross-country storm could throw a wrench into Thanksgiving travel plans for millions in the coming days.
A traffic stop could take an unexpected turn. Immigration enforcement is coming to Texas highways as part of a new agreement between the state and the federal government. The state highway patrol will now have some of the same authority as ICE.
A student secretly recorded Texas A&M professor Melissa McCoul teaching that there are more than two genders. State Rep. Brian Harrison then posted the video to X, using it to pressure the university regarding its course content. While Texas A&M subsequently fired McCoul, a faculty committee has now unanimously released a report stating the university did not have good cause to do so. (Texas Tribune)
This “faculty appeal committee” needs to be abolished.
— Brian Harrison (@brianeharrison) November 23, 2025
Why the hell have so many leftists been hired at public universities in Texas!?
Texans, you’re paying their salaries. @GregAbbott_TX @Glenn_Hegar https://t.co/yUowL47xqJ
Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee held a community town hall Saturday.
Huge thank you to Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church for hosting me, @JasmineForUs, and hundreds of TX-18 residents for our community town hall today.
— Christian D. Menefee (@CDMenefee) November 22, 2025
This is what a community that cares about representation looks like.
To everyone who showed up, thank you. pic.twitter.com/jkOFMHxtiF
While Texas is a leader in legislation to stop human trafficking, few people actually face trafficking charges. State of Texas uncovers difficulties Texas prosecutors face in dismantling modern-day slavery and what it means for those seeking accountability.
Court blocks Texas redistricting map, appeal heads to Supreme Court
A visit with U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt about his bid to become the next senator from Texas. They discuss Hunt’s military service, the issues that drive him, and the attacks coming from incumbent John Cornyn.
A KXAN investigation found that the State of Texas does not track why its youngest learners are leaving public school, and that the state is not tracking how often students’ departures from public schools are related to chronic absenteeism and truancy.
An investigation is underway after a child accused his pediatrician of sexual assault. San Antonio police have taken the doctor into custody in connection with the case.
PEDIATRICIAN BEHIND BARS | https://t.co/s0YLUpXUTU
— News 4 San Antonio (@News4SA) November 23, 2025
A local pediatrician accused of sexually assaulting a minor patient had a previous formal complaint made against him, according to court documents. pic.twitter.com/crwY12y4UK
“The sector’s leading trade group, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), found that the Trump administration’s stalling of renewable projects through slowing federal permitting and rolling back tax credits could result in more than 13,000 megawatts of planned solar and battery projects — half of all the scheduled projects — might not come online in Texas next year.” — San Antonio Current
SPORTS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: The Texas Longhorns saw quarterback Arch Manning have a career day yesterday against Arkansas in a 52-27 victory at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. The victory moved No. 17 Texas to 8-3 ahead of their final game of the regular season against No. 3 Texas A&M. Even if the Longhorns beat the undefeated Aggies, they’re still likely to miss the College Football Playoff thanks to the number of one and two-loss teams ahead of them in the rankings. (Yahoo! Sports)
What a day for @ArchManning 🤘
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) November 23, 2025
1 Receiving TD | 1 Rushing TD | 4 Passing TDs pic.twitter.com/e9prVYZBAK
ON THE SCHEDULE
The Aggies will be a major challenge for Texas.
If Jacob Rodriguez isn’t #1 on your Heisman list, then it’s wrong.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) November 22, 2025
He has the numbers.
He has the story.
He leads the best defense in the country.
He is the best player in the country.
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No. 23 Houston was upset by the Horned Frogs of TCU.
NFL: The Dallas Cowboys host division rival Philadelphia this afternoon.
NBA: The Dallas Mavericks tried to notch back-to-back victories but were unsuccessful.
Santi Aldama scored 20 points, including a left-handed driving shot that began a tiebreaking 6-0 run for Memphis in the final minute, and Cam Spencer added 15 of his 17 points off the bench in the second half as the Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 102-96 on Saturday night. (Yahoo! Sports)
ON THE SCHEDULE
Dallas and Houston are idle today while the San Antonio Spurs are in Phoenix.
NHL: Nazem Kadri scored the deciding goal in the fourth round of a shootout, Devin Cooley made 28 saves and the Calgary Flames beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday night to escape the NHL cellar. (Yahoo! Sports)
ONT THE SCHEDULE
Many people go to Colorado Bend State Park to see Gorman Falls, but the Spicewood Canyon/Spicewood Springs should be the first trail you hike when visiting this park. This is truly a magical place nestled in a narrow canyon with multiple cascades along a clear water stream.
