**Final Score: Texas 27, Vanderbilt 24 In Close Match**

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Final Score: Texas 27, Vanderbilt 24 in Close Match

Austin, Texas - The Texas Longhorns held off a late Vanderbilt rally to secure a thrilling 27-24 victory in a heart-stopping matchup at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The game went down to the wire, with both teams trading punches throughout the fourth quarter.

Texas Takes Early Lead, But Vanderbilt Fights Back

Texas jumped out to an early 10-0 lead thanks to a touchdown pass from Quinn Ewers to Xavier Worthy and a field goal by Bert Auburn. However, Vanderbilt refused to be intimidated, answering with a touchdown of their own to cut the deficit to 10-7.

The second quarter saw both teams exchange field goals, but it was Texas who entered halftime with a 13-10 advantage. The Longhorns defense was particularly strong in the first half, forcing three Vanderbilt turnovers.

Fourth Quarter Thriller Decides the Game

The third quarter was a defensive stalemate, with neither team able to score. However, the fourth quarter exploded with action. Vanderbilt took a 17-13 lead early in the quarter on a touchdown pass from Mike Wright to Will Sheppard.

Texas responded with a touchdown of their own, but Vanderbilt came right back with another touchdown to take a 24-20 lead with just over three minutes remaining.

With the clock ticking down, Texas faced a fourth-and-one from the Vanderbilt 30-yard line. Ewers, under pressure, found Worthy for a crucial first down.

On the next play, Ewers connected with Ja'Tavion Sanders for the game-winning touchdown with 1:12 remaining. The Longhorns defense then held strong in the final minute to secure the victory.

Key Players Shine in Tight Match

Quinn Ewers had a solid performance for Texas, throwing for 244 yards and three touchdowns. Xavier Worthy led the Longhorns receiving corps with 105 yards and one touchdown.

Vanderbilt quarterback Mike Wright threw for 214 yards and two touchdowns, while Will Sheppard caught a touchdown and had over 100 yards receiving.

The game was a testament to the competitive spirit of both teams. While Texas secured the victory, Vanderbilt showed resilience and determination throughout the contest.

Looking Ahead for Both Teams

Texas will look to build on this hard-fought win as they head into conference play next week. Vanderbilt, despite the loss, demonstrated their ability to compete with a strong Texas team. The Commodores will be looking to bounce back next week as they begin their SEC schedule.