Final Result and Venue
The Texas Longhorns defeated the Ole Miss Rebels 34-27 in a high-scoring affair at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The game drew a crowd of 104,306 fans to witness the contest, which saw both teams finish with identical 5-2 records.
The home team’s victory came after a tense fourth quarter where Ole Miss mounted a significant comeback attempt, but Texas managed to secure the final points to close out the game.
First Half Momentum
Ole Miss struck first in the opening period with a 23-yard field goal by Gianni Spetic. Texas responded quickly, tying the game at 3-3 with a 46-yard field goal from Lucas Carneiro. The Longhorns then took control of the first half, scoring 14 points in the second period.
Arch Manning found Ryan Wingo for a 50-yard touchdown pass, and Michael Terry III added a two-yard rushing touchdown. By the end of the half, Texas led 17-3, establishing a comfortable cushion that would define the first half of the matchup.
Third Quarter Shift
The third quarter saw Ole Miss begin its offensive push. The Rebels scored 14 points in the period, starting with a fumble recovery by Kam Franklin that resulted in a touchdown. Trinidad Chambliss then connected with Horatio Fields for a six-yard passing touchdown.
These plays reduced the Texas lead to 24-17 heading into the final stanza of the game. The Longhorns did not score in the third quarter, allowing the Rebels to close the gap significantly before the fourth period began.
