Texas rallies to defeat Missouri 34-20 amid officiating controversy

No. 10 Texas secured a 34-20 victory over No. 19 Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive. The Longhorns overcame a third-quarter deficit, scoring 21 unanswered points to seal the win.

The game was marked by significant officiating controversy during the third quarter. While Missouri led 20-13, an apparent incomplete pass by Texas quarterback Arch Manning was ruled a fumble following a video review by the SEC. Despite replays suggesting the ball was a pass, the ruling stood, allowing Texas to maintain possession. Texas capitalized on the opportunity, with Manning throwing a 25-yard touchdown to Jermaine Bishop Jr. to tie the game.

Manning finished the game with 297 passing yards and three touchdowns. Running back Raleek Brown contributed 133 total yards, including the decisive touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Missouri, led by quarterback Austin Simmons, saw Naeshaun Montgomery score a 72-yard touchdown, but the Tigers' offense struggled late, failing to score in the final two quarters.