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Texas Upsets No. 6 Oklahoma in Red River Rivalry Showdown
12 Oct
Summary
- Texas quarterback Arch Manning throws for 166 yards and 1 TD
- Texas defense pressures Oklahoma QB John Mateer, forces 3 turnovers
- Texas scores 20 unanswered points in the second half to win 23-6
On October 8th, 2022, the Texas Longhorns pulled off a surprise upset, defeating the No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 in the Red River Rivalry game. The Longhorns, who had already suffered losses to Ohio State and Florida earlier in the season, were able to quiet the doubters and keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive with this crucial victory.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning had a solid performance, throwing for 166 yards and 1 touchdown while also using his legs to pick up 34 yards on the ground. The Longhorns' defense was the real star of the game, pressuring Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and forcing 3 turnovers. The Texas defense held the Sooners to just 258 yards of total offense and kept them out of the end zone.
After trailing 6-3 at halftime, the Longhorns came out strong in the second half, scoring 20 unanswered points to secure the win. A 12-yard touchdown pass from Manning to DeAndre Moore Jr. gave Texas the lead, and a 75-yard punt return for a touchdown by Ryan Niblett in the fourth quarter put the game out of reach for the Sooners.
The victory was a much-needed boost for the Longhorns, who will look to build on this momentum as they hit the road for two more games against Kentucky and Mississippi State before returning home to face Vanderbilt on November 1st. If Texas can continue to win, they may find themselves back in the College Football Playoff conversation.
