Arch Manning makes Texas football history in Longhorns’win over Arkansas

Texas quarterback Arch Manning warms up before the game against Arkansas, Saturday, Nov.22, 2025, in Austin.(AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)

He became the first Texas quarterback with at least one passing, rushing and receiving touchdown in a game.He threw for a career-high 389 yards as he continues to improve at the quarterback position each week.

“Going through the tough games and the struggle, you know, I think you need that as a quarterback,” Manning said.“It’s not easy, but you try to overcome it….Going through those tough experiences has helped me a lot.”

Manning started the game with a touchdown pass to wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr.The two hooked up three times during the game.Manning caught his touchdown pass on a reverse from Parker Livingstone.It was a four-yard touchdown.

Texas wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr.celebrates his touchdown against Arkansas on Saturday, Nov.22, 2025, in Austin.(AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)

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“It was kind of sunny out and I lost it for a second,” Manning said.“He threw it well (in practice).He’s bailed me out a few times, so I had to bail him out.”

Livingstone had a 54-yard touchdown catch from Manning.He had two catches for 104 yards in the win.

Texas improved to 8-3 on the year and have a crucial matchup againstTexas A&Mnext week.

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Texas quarterback Arch Manning looks for a receiver against Arkansas, Saturday, Nov.22, 2025, in Austin.(AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)

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Arkansas, whichfired head coach Sam Pittmanearlier in the year, fell to 2-9.The Razorbacks have yet to win a game against an SEC opponent this season.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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