Texas football: Big plays from the Longhorns defense lead UT past Mississippi State

Led by its defense, UT never trailed during Saturday night's 31-3 win over Mississippi State at Royal-Memorial Stadium. The 11th-ranked Longhorns got three touchdown passes from quarterback Arch Manning, but it was a defense that contributed a score by defensive lineman Maraad Watson and seven sacks that shined the brightest in the 28-point triumph. Meanwhile, Mississippi State slumped to 4-4 with a 2-4 mark in conference contests. After a 4-0 start to its season, Mississippi State has lost four straight games.