Arch Manning delivered a candid assessment of his team’s victory over LSU, admitting that extinguishing the Tigers’ College Football Playoff aspirations provided a unique sense of satisfaction. The No. 6 Longhorns secured a dramatic 22-21 win on Saturday night, with Manning connecting with Raleek Brown for a game-winning swing pass near the pylon with just three seconds remaining. “We talked about how, you know, you have to end someone else’s dream, and I like to focus on us, but it kind of feels good to at times,” Manning stated in his post-game press conference, acknowledging the psychological weight of the result.
Longhorns’ late surge caps a brutal season for Lane Kiffin’s Tigers
The defeat proves fatal for LSU’s postseason prospects, as the No. 21 Tigers are poised to drop out of the CFP rankings on Tuesday. Had LSU defeated Texas and subsequently beaten No. 8 Tennessee in Week 12, a final win over Arkansas could have secured them a playoff berth. Instead, the program will conclude the regular season at no better than 8-4, marking a significant downturn in Lane Kiffin’s inaugural year. This result contrasts sharply with the tenure of former head coach Brian Kelly, whose three full seasons saw the Tigers lose no more than four games before he was dismissed following a 5-3 start in 2025.
This victory marks the second consecutive week that Texas has effectively dismantled a rival’s postseason chances, continuing a trend of high-stakes dominance. In Week 10, the Longhorns handed Missouri a third loss, a result that ultimately contributed to the Tigers’ elimination from playoff contention. By securing this win over LSU, Texas not only protected its own position in the top tier of college football but also reinforced its status as a formidable gatekeeper in the SEC, leaving both LSU and Missouri with little recourse as the regular season winds down.
Source: Yahoo Sports
