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Texas Longhorns vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Wrap - Texas Wins 45-38
Texas's aerial attack produced 346 yards and the Longhorns produced a 45-38 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.
Texas did not, however, defeat the Bulldogs against the spread, which closed at -7.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 49.0.
Arch Manning completed 29 of 46 pass attempts for 346 yards for the Longhorns in the win.
Davon Booth rushed for 99 yards for Mississippi State, while Xavier Gayten added 3 yards. Blake Shapen threw for 381 yards for the Bulldogs, while receivers Davon Booth and Brenen Thompson had 85 and 76 yards respectively.
Mississippi State outgained Texas 445-428 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 25-22 by the Bulldogs.
Texas led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:01-29:59 split in that important category.
Texas looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Vanderbilt. Mississippi State will aim to get back on the winning track at Arkansas.