Texas Longhorns defeat Missouri Tigers 34-20: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAF · Texas Longhorns 34, Missouri Tigers 20
The Texas Longhorns beat the Missouri Tigers 34-20 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Memorial Stadium. The Texas Longhorns covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 44.5, with 54 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Texas Longhorns vs. Missouri Tigers final score and game recap
The Missouri Tigers led 10-7 after the first quarter. It was 10-10 at halftime. The Texas Longhorns outscored the Missouri Tigers 24-10 in the second half, 14-0 in the fourth quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Arch Manning (Texas Longhorns): 28/38 passing for 297 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Raleek Brown (Texas Longhorns): 17 carries for 85 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Austin Simmons (Missouri Tigers): 23/43 passing for 252 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Naeshaun Montgomery (Missouri Tigers): 2 catches for 81 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Texas Longhorns vs. Missouri Tigers?
The Texas Longhorns covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites, winning by 14 points.
The spread opened and closed at Texas Longhorns -2.5.
Did Texas Longhorns vs. Missouri Tigers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 54 points combined against a closing total of 44.5, over by 9.5. 20 of the 54 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 43 and closed at 44.5.
How did AiQ's Texas Longhorns vs. Missouri Tigers predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Texas Longhorns to win at -135, a win (+$74.07 on a $100 bet).
Texas Longhorns vs. Missouri Tigers game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Missouri Tigers team total 21.5: the under, paying -111, with 20 scored.
- First-half total 22.5: the under, paying -112, with 20 points scored.
- First-quarter total 8.5: the over, paying -115, with 17 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: the first half was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half spread: Missouri Tigers +0.5 covered, paying -118.
- First-quarter moneyline: Missouri Tigers won the first quarter, paying +100.
- Texas Longhorns team total 23.5: the over, paying -118, with 34 scored.
Texas Longhorns vs. Missouri Tigers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Texas Longhorns at -140 and the Missouri Tigers at +114. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Texas Longhorns a 56% favorite. The Texas Longhorns won as the favorite at -140: $71.43 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Texas Longhorns, the price before the game was -135: priced below fair (−2.4% value).
The total moved up from 43 to 44.5, and the game went over.
Texas Longhorns and Missouri Tigers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Texas Longhorns 7-2 in the 2026 regular season (5-1 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 5 times. That made it three straight wins for the Texas Longhorns.
This result left the Missouri Tigers 6-3 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 5 times.
What's next for Texas Longhorns and Missouri Tigers?
Next for the Texas Longhorns: at the LSU Tigers on Friday, November 13, 2026. Next for the Missouri Tigers: at the Georgia Bulldogs on Friday, November 13, 2026.