Arch Manning leads Texas to upset over Texas A&M

Texas Longhorns soccer coach Steve Sarkisian made the case for his staff to compete within the School Soccer Playoff after Arch Manning led an embarrassing win over Texas A&M.

Manning was 14 of 29 with 179 passing yards and a landing go. He discovered Ryan Wingo for a 29-yard rating to provide the Longhorns a three-point lead within the third quarter. Then, with a three-point surge within the fourth quarter, Manning rushed for a 35-yard landing run to provide Texas a 10-point lead.

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Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a landing towards Texas A&M through the second half of an NCAA school soccer recreation on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Picture/Stephen Spillman)

No. No. 16 Texas received the sport 27-17, ruining No. 3 Texas A&M’s hopes of constructing the SEC Championship.

“We’re undoubtedly a playoff staff and deserve the chance to play for a nationwide championship.”

If the Longhorns make the Playoff, they might be the primary three-loss staff to take action. They’ve a troublesome loss to Florida on their resume, which might seemingly preserve them from reaching the ultimate twelve. Their different losses have been to No. 1 Ohio State and No. 4 Georgia.

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From left to proper, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, offensive lineman Trevor Goosby and offensive lineman Brandon Baker have fun after a win over Texas A&M in an NCAA school soccer recreation on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Picture/Stephen Spillman)

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Sarkisian mentioned the Longhorns needs to be rewarded, not punished, for scheduling a non-conference matchup with the defending nationwide champions to start out the season.

“If we’re a 10-2 staff proper now, this is not a dialogue,” Sarkisian mentioned.

Manning echoed Sarkisian’s sentiments.

“If you happen to allow us to in, we are able to beat anybody,” Manning mentioned. “If you happen to do not suppose we’re one of many high 12 groups within the nation, I do not know what to inform you.”

Texas quarterback Arch Manning, heart, makes a name on the road through the second half of an NCAA school soccer recreation towards Texas A&M, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Picture/Stephen Spillman)

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Extra chaos would seemingly need to occur round school soccer earlier than Texas may take the sphere. They have been 4 spots behind the Miami Hurricanes within the newest School Soccer Playoff rankings earlier this week.

The Related Press contributed to this report.

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