Manning’s four touchdown passes carry Texas past Texas State

AUSTIN (Interstat) — Arch Manning threw four touchdown passes as Texas defeated Texas State 59-7 on Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns improved to 1-0, while the Bobcats fell to 0-1.

Manning completed 20 of 27 passes for 305 yards. Cam Coleman caught three passes for 70 yards and two touchdowns. Ryan Wingo added seven receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown. Raleek Brown ran for 34 yards and two touchdowns. Hollywood Smothers added 70 rushing yards and a touchdown. Texas State quarterback Brad Jackson completed 15 of 23 passes for 150 yards and rushed for 27 yards.

Texas led 14-0 after the first quarter and 28-7 at halftime. The Longhorns added 21 points in the third quarter and 10 in the fourth. Before a crowd of 102,738, Texas scored defensively when Graceson Littleton returned a fumble 59 yards for a touchdown. Rasheem Biles intercepted a pass. Karle Lacey Jr. completed 6 of 7 passes for 55 yards. James Simon scored on a 7-yard run.