# Arch Manning delivers ice-cold quote after Texas closes door on LSU’s College Football Playoff dreams

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/arch-manning-delivers-ice-cold-quote-after-texas-closes-door-on-lsus-college-football-playoff-dreams/
- Published: 2026-11-15T17:17:33+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T18:41:15+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/arch-manning-delivers-ice-cold-quote-texas-closes-door-lsu-college-football-playoff-dreams
- Topics: Football, Sport, World

## Key points

- Texas edged LSU 22-21 on a late touchdown.
- Manning overcame three interceptions to lead the winning drive.
- The defeat ended LSU’s playoff hopes.

## Summary

Texas beat LSU 22-21 after Arch Manning threw a late, game-winning touchdown, helping keep the Longhorns’ College Football Playoff hopes alive while ending LSU’s. Manning had thrown three interceptions and faced heavy criticism, but rallied in the final seconds.

After the game, Manning said it felt good at times to end another team’s dream, while explaining that the win was especially memorable because he grew up attending games in Texas. LSU coach Lane Kiffin acknowledged his team had underperformed: LSU had six wins in his first season, despite being brought in to build a title-contending side.

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