The Texas Longhorns win over Vanderbilt Commodores proves to be essential in their College Football Playoffs campaign.

Texas improved to 4-1 in SEC play with Saturday's victory over Vanderbilt while the Commodores picked up their second tally in the loss column.

What looked like a Texas blowout became very close at the end. But the Longhorns, led by Arch Manning held off Vanderbilt 34-31.

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First, it was wide receiver Ryan Wingo. Then, it was defensive back Jelani McDonald. Then two more receivers: Daylan McCutcheon and Emmett Mosely V. The “next man up” mentality was in full force on both sides of the ball.

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Vanderbilt trailed all game but came alive in the fourth quarter to nearly pull off the comeback. The Commodores cut the lead to three points with eight seconds remaining, but were unable to recover the onside kick to give Texas the 34-31 victory.

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