Texas survives a thriller in Nashville, edging Vanderbilt 34–31 behind a breakout performance from Arch Manning (25/33, 328 yards, 3 TDs). We break down the offense’s improved rhythm, the costly penalties that kept this game close, and look ahead to a tough road test against Georgia — injury updates, key matchups, and what Texas must clean up to compete in Athens.

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The Longhorns survive a wild one in Starkville — edging out Mississippi State in overtime after a gutsy comeback and a clutch finish from backup QB Matthew Caldwell. In this episode, Johnny breaks down the key numbers from Arch Manning’s big night before his injury, how Ryan Wingo and Parker Livingstone have become red-zone threats, and why the defense bent but didn’t break.

Texas escaped Lexington with a 16–13 overtime win — but it wasn’t pretty. In Episode 13 of Johnny’s Texas Talk, Johnny breaks down the numbers behind the sluggish offensive showing: just 179 total yards, 12 completions from Arch Manning, and only 8 first downs all night. The defense and special teams saved the day — but the question now is, how long can they carry the load?