Texas, Arch hold off Ole Miss rally to snap 2-game skid, cool criticism
No. 19 Texas held on for a wild victory over No. 7 Ole Miss after blowing a 21-point lead in the second half Saturday night.
ESPN reports: No. 19 Texas held on for a wild victory over No. 7 Ole Miss after blowing a 21-point lead in the second half Saturday night.
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