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Sooners Shock No. 1 Texas in Upset Thriller
11 Oct
Summary
- Oklahoma secured a historic 27-24 upset win over No. 1 Texas.
- Arch Manning's two late interceptions sealed the Longhorns' fate.
- This marks Oklahoma's first victory against a top-ranked Texas.
Oklahoma pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season on Saturday, defeating No. 1 Texas 27-24. Quarterback John Mateer delivered key passes in the crucial final moments, setting up kicker Tate Sandell for a game-winning 47-yard field goal.
This historic victory marks Oklahoma's first-ever win against a top-ranked Texas Longhorns team. The Sooners are now 3-2 overall and 1-1 in SEC play, while Texas falls to 4-1 overall and 1-1 in conference action.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning had a difficult final quarter. He threw a pick-six that gave Oklahoma a 24-17 lead and later an interception with only 20 seconds remaining. Manning concluded the game with 260 passing yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. Oklahoma's previous win against Texas was in 2023.
