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

The Longhorns are 3-point favorites in the latest Vanderbilt vs. Texas odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 46.5. Texas is the -169 favorite on the money line. Before making any Texas vs.

Safety Michael Taaffe will miss his second straight game with a thumb injury, according to an official SEC availability report issued Saturday morning.

Conditions are right for another quiet week at and near the top of The Associated Press college football poll. There was minimal shuffling last week.