Texas hold off Ole Miss 34-27 after squandering a 24-3 lead
No. 19 Texas beat No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27 in Austin on Saturday, ending a two-game losing streak after letting a 24-3 lead shrink to a tie. Arch Manning scored the go-ahead touchdown in a mixed outing.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2No. 19 Texas beat No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27 in Austin on Saturday night, a game that was settled on the final play. NewsweekN “No. 19 Texas defeated No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27 on Saturday.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Fox NewsR “a thrilling 34-27 upset that came down to the final play” Read at Fox News ↗ Centre · 1The win ended a two-game losing streak, after losses to Oklahoma and Florida. NewsweekN “No. 19 Texas held off No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27 and snapped a two-game skid.”“after losses to Oklahoma and Florida” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1Texas led 24-3 at halftime, but Ole Miss came back in the second half and tied it at 24. NewsweekN “Texas appeared to be cruising after building a 24-3 halftime lead. However, Ole Miss stormed back in the second half and tied the game at 24.” Read at Newsweek ↗
Right · 1Fox News's Trey Wallace wrote that Texas managed 19 yards in the third quarter while Ole Miss scored 14 points, and that the Rebels scored 21 unanswered points, helped by a fumble returned for a touchdown after a sack of Manning. Fox NewsR “Texas managed just 19 yards in the third quarter while Ole Miss scored 14 points.”“It was the Rebels scoring 21 unanswered points” Read at Fox News ↗ Centre · 1Arch Manning then led an 80-yard drive that ended with his one-yard touchdown run to put Texas back in front. His second rushing score, a bootleg, made it 31-24 with 8:04 left. NewsweekN “Manning responded by leading an 80-yard drive, finishing it with a one-yard touchdown run to restore the Longhorns' advantage.” Read at Newsweek ↗ NewsweekN “One was a high-stepping bootleg that made it 31-24 with 8:04 left.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1Manning completed 18 of 30 passes for 212 yards and one touchdown, and rushed for two scores. He had three turnovers, a fumble and two interceptions. After the second interception Texas threw just once and leaned on Raleek Brown, who ran for 157 yards. NewsweekN “Manning had three turnovers, a fumble and two interceptions”“After the second one, Texas threw just once and leaned on Raleek Brown, who ran for 157 yards.” Read at Newsweek ↗
Right · 1Ole Miss kicked a field goal and recovered an onside kick to get one last chance to tie, but a Trinidad Chambliss pass to the end zone was caught by a Texas defender to end the game. Fox NewsR “Ole Miss put together a frenzied finish that saw them connect on a field goal, then recover an onside kick”“A Trinidad Chambliss heave to the end zone wound up in the hands of a Texas defender” Read at Fox News ↗ Mixed · 2After the game Manning said, "We say every week, 'whatever it takes,' and I think we did that in the fourth quarter." On the last Ole Miss drive he said, "I was pacing, saying a few prayers." He also said he likes "being disregarded and counted out." Fox NewsR “"I was pacing, saying a few prayers," Arch Manning said about the final Ole Miss drive.” Read at Fox News ↗ NewsweekN “I kind of like being disregarded and counted out” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1Coach Steve Sarkisian said, "One thing I know about Arch Manning, he's a fighter." He said the quarterback's "fire in his belly" carried over to the team. Earlier in the week he had said he needed to see a better version of Manning, and reports said backup KJ Lacey was getting more first-team reps. NewsweekN “"One thing I know about Arch Manning, he’s a fighter."”“Reports said backup KJ Lacey was getting more first-team reps after losses to Oklahoma and Florida.” Read at Newsweek ↗
Mixed · 2Looking ahead, Newsweek says Texas hosts Mississippi State on Oct. 31. Fox News says Texas faces Missouri and LSU over the next three weeks, and that questions about the team's consistency will linger. NewsweekN “Texas now turns its attention to Mississippi State, which visits Austin on Oct. 31.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Fox NewsR “Texas will face Missouri and LSU over the next three weeks” Read at Fox News ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on. The pill in front of each says where its sources sit: Left, Centre or Right when one side supplies at least half of them, Mixed when they are evenly split. The number is how many outlets it cites.
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Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Two Newsweek pieces focus on Manning's response to criticism and Sarkisian's praise, using postgame quotes sourced from ESPN and CJ Vogel.
- Emphasis
- Manning's attitude and 'fire', Sarkisian's comments, and the next game against Mississippi State.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Little game narrative on the third-quarter collapse or the closing Ole Miss drive.
- Charged language
- “Intriguing Admission”“Honest Take”
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- Fox News (OutKick) column treats the win as another second-half meltdown that creates anxiety about Texas's consistency.
- Emphasis
- Texas's pattern of blowing leads, the offense tightening up, and unresolved questions about whether the team is elite.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention the two-game losing streak being snapped, and gives no Manning passing line or rushing yardage detail.
- Charged language
- “meltdown”“Austin anxiety”“throwing ducks”“the yips”
What every side reports
- No. 19 Texas beat No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27 in Austin on Saturday.
- Texas led 24-3 before Ole Miss rallied.
- Manning scored the go-ahead rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter and threw two interceptions.
Where accounts differ
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Texas's upcoming schedule
- Centre
- Newsweek says Mississippi State visits Austin on Oct. 31.
- Right
- Fox News says Texas faces Missouri and LSU over the next three weeks.
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How the win is characterised
- Centre
- Newsweek presents it as a crucial, much-needed win with Manning showing fire.
- Right
- Fox News presents it as another meltdown that leaves lingering questions.
Arch Manning person
Manning says the team's fourth-quarter effort showed 'whatever it takes', and that he likes being counted out.
“"Our defense came up clutch, that's what it's all about."” — Fox News
“I kind of like being disregarded and counted out” — Newsweek
Steve Sarkisian person
Sarkisian praises Manning's fight and says his edge carried over to the team, crediting Ole Miss's defense for the interceptions.
“I think the team responds to that.” — Newsweek
“Sarkisian credited Ole Miss’ defense on the picks” — Newsweek
Texas Longhorns organisation
The Longhorns are described as having snapped a two-game skid, while Fox says the team's recurring second-half lapses remain unresolved.
“The Longhorns snapped a two-game losing streak and earned a much-needed victory” — Newsweek
“By now, the Longhorns should come with a disclaimer warning that any lead could turn into a tie at any moment.” — Fox News
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Centre2 articles
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Arch Manning Opens up With Intriguing Admission After Texas’ Big Win
Sympathetic Profiles Manning's comments about enjoying being counted out and Sarkisian's praise, while noting the work still to do.
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Steve Sarkisian Offers Honest Take on Arch Manning After Ole Miss Win
Mixed Centres on Sarkisian's postgame assessment of Manning's attitude, noting the performance was not clean and three turnovers occurred.
Right1 article
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Arch Manning, Texas survive Ole Miss after another second-half meltdown creates Austin anxiety
Critical Opinionated game column on Texas blowing a lead again and surviving, with doubts about the offense's consistency.
- 25 Oct 04:25 First Fox NewsR Arch Manning, Texas survive Ole Miss after another second-half meltdown creates Austin anxiety
- 25 Oct 14:44 +10h 18m NewsweekN Arch Manning Opens up With Intriguing Admission After Texas’ Big Win
- 25 Oct 14:56 +10h 31m NewsweekN Steve Sarkisian Offers Honest Take on Arch Manning After Ole Miss Win
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