Arch Manning returned from a week in concussion protocol to deliver one of his finest performances of the season, throwing for 328 yards and three touchdowns as Texas defeated No. 9 Vanderbilt 34-31 on November 1, 2025 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. Ryan Wingo’s 75-yard touchdown reception on the game’s very first play set the tone for an entertaining afternoon.
Texas vs Vanderbilt Final Score and Details
Final Score: Texas 34, Vanderbilt 31 — November 1, 2025, DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin. Records after: Texas 7-2 (4-1 SEC) | Vanderbilt 7-2 (3-2 SEC).
Full Game Recap
Manning dropped a short screen pass to Wingo, who broke two Vanderbilt tackles and sprinted 75 yards to the end zone. Texas led 7-0 before Vanderbilt’s defense had taken a single snap. The Longhorns held a 24-10 lead at halftime.
Vanderbilt had other ideas. Quarterback Diego Pavia — who finished with 365 passing yards and four total touchdowns — led the Commodores on a remarkable second-half comeback. Pavia launched a 67-yard touchdown pass to Eli Stowers with under four minutes remaining. An onside kick nearly gave Vanderbilt another possession, but Texas secured it. Pavia drove the Commodores down the field and cut it to 34-31, but the comeback fell just short.
Key Player Performances
Texas: QB Arch Manning — 25-for-33, 328 yards, 3 TD. WR Ryan Wingo — 75-yard opening TD, 89 total receiving yards (left with thumb injury). RB Quintrevion Wisner — 103 total yards, 1 TD.
Vanderbilt: QB Diego Pavia — 27-for-38, 365 yards, 4 TD. TE Eli Stowers — 7 receptions, 146 yards, 2 TD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Texas vs Vanderbilt in 2025?
Texas defeated No. 9 Vanderbilt 34-31 on November 1, 2025, at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
How did Arch Manning perform against Vanderbilt in 2025?
Manning completed 25 of 33 passes for 328 yards and three touchdowns after returning from a week in concussion protocol.
How did Vanderbilt nearly come back against Texas?
Diego Pavia threw 4 touchdowns, including a 67-yard bomb in the final minutes, and a nearly recovered onside kick almost gave Vanderbilt another chance.
What was Vanderbilt’s ranking when Texas played them in November 2025?
Vanderbilt was ranked No. 9 nationally when they played at Texas on November 1, 2025.
What was Texas’s record after beating Vanderbilt in 2025?
Texas improved to 7-2 overall and 4-1 in SEC play.
