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Arch Manning leads Texas into his bayou backyard for a key matchup with LSU
Manning faces LSU’s top-10 defense after a three-game hot streak that has helped Texas stay in College Football Playoff contention.
On Saturday, Nov. 14, LSU coach Lane Kiffin hosts the Texas Longhorns and quarterback Arch Manning at 6:30 p.m. in Tiger Stadium on ABC.
Following last Saturday's 31-13 loss to Alabama, Kiffin urged his team to block out the noise, stating, "That's not the expectations we have and not what it's going to be like here."
Manning enters on a hot streak, completing 70.4 percent of his passes over three games, but faces LSU's No. 6 defense with a 20 percent havoc rate and 4.1 sacks per game average.
With the playoff window closing, the game represents LSU's final opportunity to secure a marquee win and prove itself as a top Southeastern Conference competitor.
Manning dismissed legacy narratives surrounding his Louisiana roots, saying, "It's not about me at all this week," while focusing on preparation for the Tigers' defensive challenge.