The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Orange defeats White, 35-34, in Football Spring Game
04.20.2024 | Football
Arch Manning threw for 355 yards and three touchdowns for Team White.
By Will Dehmel
AUSTIN, Texas – Team Orange defeated Team White, 35-34, in the Texas Football Spring Game on Saturday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Arch Manning completed 19-of-25 passes for 355 yards and three touchdowns for Team White, while Trey Owens connected on 14-of-21 passes for 228 yards and three touchdowns for Team Orange.
Team Orange took a quick 7-0 lead when Ethan Burke tipped a Quinn Ewers pass into the hands of Alfred Collins, who returned it 32 yards for the touchdown.
On Team Orange's first offensive possession, freshman quarterback Trey Owens connected with senior wide receiver Thatcher Milton for a 50-yard touchdown, driving the score to 14-0.
On his first play of the game, Manning connected with wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. for a 75-yard touchdown for Team White's first score of the game to cut the deficit to 14-7.
On their next possession, Team White tied the score up at 14-14 after running back CJ Baxter broke four tackles on an 11-yard rush and Manning found running back Jaydon Blue for a 29-yard touchdown reception.
Team Orange took a 21-14 lead into the half after Owens found freshman wide receiver Ryan Wingo for a 56-yard touchdown pass.
A 32-yard field by kicker Bert Auburn for Team White narrowed the deficit to 21-17.
On the next drive for Team White, a pair of deep passes from Manning to receivers Isaiah Bond and Johntay Cook II set up a Baxter 1-yard score to put them on top, 24-21.
Following an Auburn 33-yard field goal that extended the Team White lead to 27-21, Kobe Black intercepted a pass to set Team White up with another scoring chance, but the squad was unable to capitalize.
Team Orange responded with a 16-play, 78-yard touchdown drive that featured a pair of fourth-down completions by Cole Lourd that put them up 28-27. The first completion was a 16-yard strike to tight end Jordan Washington, then on 4th-and-goal from the 5-yard line Lourd found Reece Beauchamp for the score with 3:50 remaining to play.
Manning connected with Isaiah Bond for a 75-yard touchdown, putting Team White back on top, 34-28.
Owens led Team Orange back down the field, connecting with Wingo for the 3-yard score to give Orange a 35-34 lead.
On their final drive, Manning drove Team White to midfield, but as time expired Jelani McDonald intercepted a Hail Mary pass to end the game.
KEY STATISTICS
- At the half, Manning had thrown 11-of-13 for 190 yards and two touchdowns, while Owens had completed 6-of-9 passes 161 yards and two touchdowns.
- Lourd completed 8-of-11 passes for 72 yards and one touchdown.
- Bond had three receptions for 98 yards and a touchdown and Moore caught three passes for 93 yards and one touchdown.
- Wingo hauled in four passes for 81 yards and two touchdowns.
- Colton Vasek highlighted the defensive effort with 3.5 tackles for loss and one sack.
- Tausili Akana and Dorian Black each registered 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack.
The Orange-White Spring Game marks the end of spring practice for the Longhorns, who now turn their attention toward summer workouts before the 2024 season kicks off on Saturday, August 31 against Colorado State at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.
