# Arch Manning Throws 2 TD Passes as Texas Holds Off UTSA

> Top-ranked Texas holds UTSA with Arch Manning's two TD passes before SEC opener.
- Title: Arch Manning Throws 2 TD Passes as Texas Holds Off UTSA
- Summary: Top-ranked Texas holds UTSA with Arch Manning's two TD passes before SEC opener. Texas beat UTSA 30-6 with Arch Manning throwing two touchdowns before facing…
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- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/arch-manning-throws-2-td-passes-top-ranked-texas-holds-utsa-sec-schedule-looming
- Author: Chantz Martin
- Published: 2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: arch manning, texas longhorns, utsa, sec, college football, heisman favorites, derrek cooper, cam coleman, seattle, news, politics
## Texas beats UTSA
Texas defeated UTSA 30-6 with Arch Manning throwing two touchdown passes in the game.
## Manning's game stats
Manning completed 17 of 33 passes for 164 yards before leaving the game with multiple hard hits.
## Texas leads 23-6
Texas led 23-6 entering the fourth quarter after Gianni Spetic kicked three field goals.
## Derrek Cooper scores
Derrek Cooper scored his first career touchdown with less than nine minutes remaining in the game.
## Texas opens SEC play
Texas travels to Knoxville next week to face Tennessee in its SEC opener.
## Key takeaway

Texas beat UTSA 30-6 with Arch Manning throwing two touchdowns before facing Tennessee in SEC play.