Don't look now, but Arch Manning might be back. There was a lot more hype surrounding Manning entering this season than in recent weeks, as he initially failed to live up to the expectations that came with inheriting the starting role for the Texas Longhorns this year.

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) celebrates with head coach Mike Elko after an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J.

Arch Manning threw a touchdown pass and ran for the clinching score late in the fourth quarter and No. 16 Texas beat No. 3 Texas A&M 27-17 on Friday night to spoil

Arch Manning and the No. 16 Texas Longhorns upset No. 3 Texas A&M in an SEC battle on Friday, handing the Aggies their first loss of the season in a 27-17 win and making a late bid for the College Football Playoff.

No. 16 Texas pulled off the upset and knocked No. 3 Texas A&M out of the SEC Championship Game with a 27-17 win in Austin. Arch Manning passed for 179 yards and one touchdown and rushed for one touchdown to lead the Longhorns.

Texas beat Texas A&M again in a bitter rivalry. And while any loss to the Longhorns stings, this one is likely to stick with the Aggies for a long time. Texas' 27-17 victory Friday night doomed Texas A&M's Southeastern Conference title hopes,

Arch Manning threw a touchdown pass and ran for the clinching score late in the fourth quarter and No. 16 Texas beat No. 3 Texas A&M 27-17 on Friday night to spoil the Aggies’ undefeated season and knock them out of the Southeastern Conference championship game.