Longhorns dominate Bobcats 59-7 behind Manning's four-TD performance

Manning Leads Historic Offensive Outburst

The Texas Longhorns (1-0) dismantled the visiting Texas State Bobcats (0-1) on Saturday, September 5, 2026, winning 59-7 in front of a crowd of 102,738 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Quarterback Arch Manning was the focal point of the afternoon, completing 20 of 27 passes for 305 yards and four touchdowns while throwing one interception.

His performance anchored a high-scoring offensive effort that overwhelmed the Bobcats at nearly every stage of the contest.

First Half Sets the Tone

Texas took control early, establishing a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. Cam Coleman opened the scoring with a six-yard reception from Manning, followed shortly by an eight-yard pass to Ryan Wingo. The Longhorns extended their advantage in the second quarter when Raleek Brown rushed for a 13-yard touchdown.

The margin widened dramatically after Graceson Littleton returned a fumble 59 yards for a score, capping a 28-0 first half for Austin. Texas State’s only scoring drive of the half came when Davian Jackson ran four yards for a touchdown, kicking the game to 28-7 at the break.

Third Quarter and Records

The Longhorns continued their dominance in the third period, adding 21 more points. Manning found Cam Coleman for a 20-yard touchdown and Hollywood Smothers for a 13-yard score. Raleek Brown added another rushing touchdown on a 21-yard run, pushing the lead to 49-7.

In the fourth quarter, kicker Gianni Spetic extended the margin with a 48-yard field goal. James Simon finished the scoring tally with a seven-yard rushing touchdown, securing the 59-7 final result.

On the ground, Hollywood Smothers carried the ball 10 times for 70 yards. Ryan Wingo was the primary receiving threat, catching seven passes for 121 yards and one touchdown. For Texas State, Brad Jackson completed 15 of 23 passes for 150 yards and one interception.

Jaylen Jenkins rushed for 34 yards on six carries, while Tucker Cusano led the Bobcats in receiving with three catches for 58 yards. The Longhorns improve to 1-0, while the Bobcats fall to 0-1.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401856667