Longhorns Shut Out Bearkats in Runaway Victory: Texas Longhorns vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats Live Game Updates

The No. 8 Texas Longhorns are set for one last contest before their bye week and then SEC opener against the Florida Gators in two weeks' time.

The Burnt Orange offense, led by sophomore quarterback Arch Manning, have had their ups and downs through three games in the 2025 season, with a long season opener in Columbus against the Ohio State Buckeyes leading to a very prolific performance against San Jose State and then another mediocre weekend last week against the UTEP Miners.

Now, the team has one last chance to prove that they are primed and ready to compete in college football's toughest conference.

Texas Has Won the One Past Matchup Between the Two Teams

The Longhorns and Bearkats have only faced off once before, back in 2006, which resulted in a whopping 56-3 win for the Burnt Orange.

Colt McCoy had a near perfect night of passing, completing 13 of 15 passes with two touchdowns, and the defense had two interceptions and shut out the Bearkats 42-0 in the first half of play.

Texas is 2-1 on the 2025 season, and Sam Houston State is looking for their first win.

The two teams kickoff from Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin at 7:00, and we will be right here with live updates as the action unfolds from the Forty Acres.

Follow below for live updates once the game gets underway.

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	1st Quarter	2nd Quarter	3rd Quarter	4th Quarter
Texas	14	17	17	7
Sam Houston	0	0	0	0

The Bearkats receive the opening kick after Texas defers.

First Quarter

The Longhorns defense shows up early in the game with a three-and-out.

change of possession

Arch Manning goes 4-6 on the drive with 55 yards passing and Jerrick Gibson tops it off for a 13-yard touchdown run, the first on the ground by someone not named Arch Manning, and the Horns' first opening drive score of the year.

Longhorns 7, Bearkats 0

change of possession

Trey Moore sacks Hunter Watson for the second time tonight on 3rd & 8, and forces another Sam Houston State punt.

change of possession

Arch Manning keeps it to try and convert a 3rd & 1, and after supposedly fumbling, it's ruled that Manning was already down, and the drive continues. Manning continues to show his running prowess and punches in a five-yard rushing score to further the Texas lead.

Longhorns 14, Bearkats 0

Second Quarter

For the third straight drive, the Longhorn defense forces a three-and-out.

change of possession

Arch Manning finds tight end Jordan Washington from 32 yards out to cap off a three-play, 70-yard drive that results in the third Longhorns touchdown of the night.

Longhorns 21, Bearkats 0

change of possession

Safety Michael Taaffe makes a heads-up stop on 3rd & 10 and yet again forces another three-and-out from the Bearkats.

change of possession

The Longhorn wasted no time getting started on their next offensive drive, with Arch Manning completing a 38-yard pass to DeAndre Moore Jr., and later a 12-yard pass to Moore.

After Manning was sacked on 3rd & 7, Mason Shipley booted a 29-yard field goal to add three to the Longhorn lead.

Longhorns 24, Bearkats 0

change of possession

As has been the case the past few drives, the Burnt Orange defense forces a three-and-out.

change of possession

Another big pass play highlighted the next drive for the Longhorns, as Manning completes a 39-yard pass to Ryan Niblett to hurriedly put the team in the red zone, which leads to a two-yard keeper from Arch Manning for the Longhorn touchdown.

Longhorns 31, Bearkats 0

change of possession

The Bearkats finally get a first down conversion on a five-yard checkdown, followed later by a 12-yard pass completion, but with the seconds winding down in the half, quarterback Hunter Watson heaves up a deep ball, and it is promptly intercepted by Jelani McDonald to end the half.

Third Quarter

Texas comes out swinging quickly, with Arch Manning hitting Ryan Wingo in stride for a 53-yard touchdown a little over a minute into the third quarter.

Longhorns 38, Bearkats 0

change of possession

The Longhorns force yet another three-and-out.

change of possession

After Ryan Niblett's 49-yard punt return, Arch Manning hooks up with Ryan Wingo for a 13-yard score, Wingo's second of the night.

Longhorns 45, Bearkats 0

change of possession

The Burnt Orange get a stop on 4th & 2 and are able to force the turnover on downs.

change of possession

With Matthew Caldwell now in under center with the massive score difference, the drive stalls around the Bearkats' 28-yard line, and results in a 38-yard field goal by Mason Shipley.

Longhorns 48, Bearkats 0

change of possession

Now with some reserves in for the Texas defense, Watson completes a 22-yard pass for the team's biggest gain of the night up to this point, only to have a fumble draw them back in yardage. The fumble is receovered by Sam Houston State, and they eventually punt it away.

Fourth Quarter

Matthew Caldwell shows off his legs, taking off for a 50-yard gain, setting up Christian Clark perfectly for the six-yard rushing score.

Longhorns 55, Bearkats 0

change of possession

The Bearkats get a free first down after a facemask call on the Horns, but are unable to do anything with it, and they punt it away.

change in possession

After nine consecutive scoring drives from Texas, the Longhorns finally are forced to punt the ball away after an incomplete deep ball from Matthew Caldwell.

change of possession

True freshman Lance Jackson comes up with the sack on second down, and after an illegal blindside block and a forced fumble pushes Sam Houston State back further, the Bearkats punt it away.

change of possession

KJ Lacey gets a few reps under center, completing his lone pass attempt for seven yards as the Longhorns eventually punt the ball away.

change of possession

Hunter Watson scrambles for 12 yards, but a five-yard tackle for loss by Brady Sarkisian and a sack by Brad Spence brings the clock to zeroes.

FINAL: Texas Longhorns 55, Sam Houston State Bearkats 0