No. 6 Texas stunned No. 21 LSU in Death Valley with a game-winning touchdown run with two seconds remaining to earn a 22-21 victory. Texas quarterback Arch Manning found Raleek Brown on a swing pass to complete an incredible comeback.
Texas trailed by 11 points in the third quarter and was held to field goals on consecutive drives after taking several sacks. They got the ball back with just 2:15 left, needing a touchdown to get the win.
The Longhorns made things difficult, needing a fumble to be overturned in the red zone to keep the drive alive. On second-and-goal, Texas called running back Raleek Brown on the move to release him for the touchdown.
Both LSU and Texas played inconsistent offensive games marred by sloppy play. Texas quarterback Arch Manning and LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt each threw three interceptions, marking the first ranked SEC game in which both QBs have done so since 2000.
Manning had barely 100 yards going into the fourth quarter, but made enough plays to win. Leavitt’s mistakes proved costly, resulting in two interceptions in the end zone.
With this victory, Texas essentially punched its ticket to the College Football Playoff after missing last season. LSU’s first season under Lane Kiffin will end without a trip to the playoffs after the Tigers fell to 6-4 and 3-4 in SEC play.
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