The Texas Longhorns capped their inaugural SEC season with a commanding 17-7 victory over the Texas A&M Aggies, and backup quarterback Arch Manning made headlines with a decisive play and a simple yet powerful message. Manning, the highly-touted freshman, delivered the Longhorns’ lone rushing touchdown, taking a 4th-and-2 snap 15 yards to the end zone.
After his score, Manning repeatedly declared, “We here,” a rallying cry that electrified fans and social media. “Arch is going to be so much fun for the next 2 years,” one fan exclaimed, while another dubbed him the “Texas Tornado.”
Though the son of Cooper Manning didn’t attempt a pass, his moment of brilliance underscored the Longhorns’ dominance. Texas outperformed Texas A&M on the ground, accumulating 243 rushing yards to secure the win. Star quarterback Quinn Ewers contributed with 218 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception, but the game was won through Texas’ control of the line of scrimmage.
Now ranked No. 3, the Longhorns advance to the SEC Championship for a high-stakes rematch with the Georgia Bulldogs—their sole defeat of the season. In their prior meeting, Georgia stunned Texas with a commanding 30-15 win, propelled by a 23-0 first-half lead and three rushing touchdowns from standout running back Trevor Etienne.
This time, the stakes couldn’t be higher as Texas opens as a 2.5-point favorite. The Longhorns will rely on a balanced offense, with Arch Manning emerging as a pivotal figure in their quest for redemption against the Bulldogs. Fans and pundits alike are already buzzing about whether Manning’s spark can help Texas take the next step toward SEC glory.
