DALLAS - Oklahoma delivered the upset of the college football season so far, edging top-ranked Texas 27-24 on Tate Sandell's 47-yard field goal as time expired in the 122nd meeting of the Red River Rivalry. The Sooners' win in front of 92,100 fans at the Cotton Bowl Stadium marked their first victory over an AP No. 1 team since 2007, snapping Texas' perfect start to the season.
The result leaves Oklahoma at 3-2 overall and 1-1 in SEC play, while Texas drops to 4-1 and also 1-1 in conference action. Despite the loss, the Longhorns still hold a commanding lead in the all-time series at 65-52-5, a rivalry steeped in nearly a century of history between the two programs. For fans following the SEC's expanded landscape, this result reshapes the early conversation around the conference's playoff contenders. lotus speed baccarat 1
Defense Dominates, But Special Teams Decide It
Texas' defense was the story for most of the afternoon, holding Oklahoma to just 238 total yards, including only 83 on the ground. Colin Simmons and Rasheem Biles led a unit that racked up nine tackles for loss. Simmons contributed three tackles for loss with two sacks and a forced fumble, while Biles posted a game-high 12 tackles. Remarkably, Texas had held Oklahoma without an offensive touchdown across 32 consecutive drives dating back to last season - a streak that finally ended early in the fourth quarter on Lloyd Avant's 2-yard scoring run. Ultimately, it was a defensive score and special teams execution, rather than sustained offense, that tipped the balance for the Sooners.
Manning Shines Despite the Setback
Arch Manning turned in another strong outing in his continued development as Texas' starting quarterback, finishing with 260 passing yards and three touchdowns. He found Cam Coleman for a 41-yard score to open the scoring, then connected with Ryan Wingo for a 34-yard touchdown to put Texas up 14-7 in the second quarter. Coleman finished with five catches for 110 yards, his first 100-yard performance in a Texas uniform. Gianni Spetic's 23-yard field goal just before halftime made him the first Texas kicker to open a season 8-for-8 since 2008, extending the lead to double digits heading into the break.
A Late Rally Falls Just Short
Trailing 24-17 in the fourth quarter, Manning engineered a 7-play, 75-yard drive to tie the game with 6:32 remaining, capped by his first career touchdown pass to Jermaine Bishop Jr. But Oklahoma responded with enough time on the clock for Sandell's game-winning kick, sealing a result that will sting for a Texas team that controlled large stretches of the contest. The Longhorns now turn to a three-game homestand, opening against No. 16/15 Florida on Oct. 17 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, with plenty to address after their first loss of the year.
