Texas football fans react to Longhorns' win over Ole Miss: 'A win when we needed it most'

After losing two straight games, the Texas Longhorns needed to pull off the upset over visiting Ole Miss to keep College Football Playoffs alive. 

And No. 19 Texas did just that with a 34-27 win over the No. 7 Rebels that came down to the wire. A pair of Longhorns (5-2, 2-2 SEC) failed to recover an onside kick and Ole Miss (5-2, 3-2) couldn't find the end zone. 

The Longhorns relied on its rushing attack and quarterback Arch Manning scored his first rushing touchdowns of the season while running back Raleek Brown finished the night with 157 yards. After being the subject of conversation over the last few weeks, Texas' special teams blocked a go-ahead field goal in the fourth quarter. 

Here is how social media reacted to Texas' win: 

LONGHORNS WIN!!! I DON'T THINK I'VE TAKEN A REAL BREATH IN ABOUT 5 MINUTES! THEY INTERCEPTED THE DAMN BALL IN THE ENDZONE FOR THE WIN!!! #HookEm https://t.co/cVHW8NqZHT

- Ally (@OhMyItsAlly) October 25, 2026

What a win when we needed it the most!! #HookEm

- VARi 🦅 (@VariBlessed) October 25, 2026

I swear, when I die, my death certificate is going to say, 'Cause of death: Texas Athletics.' Ha. #HookEm 😂😂 Onward.

- Nick Ⓜ️ (@TheN1ckM) October 25, 2026

Will be watching Tangled next Saturday and every Saturday going forward. 🫡🤘 #Hookem

- Michelle (@michellelynnn94) October 25, 2026

Texas' run game got it done

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian realizing Arch Manning cant throw an interception to Ole Miss if you keep handing the ball off https://t.co/KGC5XrSh6I

- Mike (@Mike4yag) October 25, 2026

#Hookem https://t.co/ClfuVbYUCX

- Leah Vann (@LVann_Sports) October 25, 2026

Raleek Brown, I'm sorry I ever doubted you. Appreciate you bandaid 🩹 #HookEm

- Bryson Wade (@BrysonWade3) October 25, 2026

This article originally published at Texas football fans react to Longhorns' win over Ole Miss: 'A win when we needed it most'.