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Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns are moving closer to playoff contention after a disappointing start to the season.

The No. 20 Longhorns held on to beat No. 9 Vanderbilt, 34-31, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium Saturday afternoon.

Manning, 21, was impressive in the win, completing 25 of 33 passes for 328 yards and three touchdowns.

It was his second straight week with an impressive performance after he completed 29 of 46 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns with one interception in their overtime win over Mississippi State last week.

Texas started off fast against Vanderbilt. On the first play from scrimmage, Manning hit wide receiver Ryan Wingo on a screen pass for a 75-yard touchdown. Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia fu

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