Texas moved to 6-2 on the season after taking down Mississippi State 45-38 in overtime, resulting in a big move in terms of its national title odds. The Longhorns were down 38-21 after a 62-yard touchdown pass from Bulldogs’ quarterback, Blake Shapen. Texas rallied and scored 17 unanswered points to force overtime.

The No. 22 Texas Longhorns, led by quarterback Arch Manning, face the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss.

Texas football, head coach Steve Sarkisian and quarterback Arch Manning visit Mississippi State Saturday in a crucial SEC contest.

After an intense overtime victory over the Mississippi State that saw an unsung hero, here’s a look at how the Texas Longhorns graded out, according to PFF.

It wasn't pretty for three quarters, but the Texas Longhorns staged an epic comeback down 17 in the fourth quarter to Mississippi State to win in OT.

The Mississippi State Bulldogs lost 45-38 to the Texas Longhorns in overtime for their 16th straight SEC defeat

The Bulldogs' gloomy mood after losing a game they led by 17 points in the fourth quarter was clear in the post-game press conference.