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.

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The Texas Longhorns keep on winning, and now extend their streak to four games, after their 34-31 win over the number nine-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores. In a tr

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

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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Defensively, the Longhorns held Vanderbilt in check for three quarters before the Commodore offense came alive in the fourth. Quarterback Diego Pavia was able to orchestrate a trio of touchdown drives in the final 15 minutes to bring Vanderbilt within a field goal.

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Texas football, its back up against the wall, has won three straight must-win games thanks to big punt returns from Ryan Niblett, who's having one of UT's best return seasons ever.