No. 11 Texas defeated Mississippi State 31–3 on Saturday night in Austin.
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning threw three touchdown passes. He connected with wide receiver Cam Coleman on a 14-yard score on the fourth play of the game — Texas’ first points.
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Defensive tackle Maraad Watson scored on a 61-yard fumble return just before halftime. Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback AJ Swann lost the ball while being sacked; the fumble bounced directly to Watson, who ran into the end zone unchallenged with blocking support.
Swann did not return after that play. He was seen on the sideline during the second half wearing a sling on his right arm. Walk-on quarterback Parker Puckett entered the game in his place.
Manning added scoring throws to running back Raleek Brown in the third quarter and wide receiver Emmett Mosely V in the fourth quarter.
Mississippi State starting quarterback Kamario Taylor missed the game because of a season-ending toe injury that required surgery. He had missed part or all of the previous four games.
Texas improved to 6–2 overall and 3–2 in Southeastern Conference play. Mississippi State fell to 4–4 overall and 2–4 in the SEC.
Coleman left the game early for the second consecutive contest. Texas did not announce an injury. He appeared on the sideline in street clothes during the second half.
Mississippi State hosts Vanderbilt on November 7. Texas plays at Missouri on November 7.
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