Instead, the unranked Oklahoma Sooners took advantage of a missed field goal in the final minutes and two fourth-quarter interceptions by Arch Manning to pull off a wild 27-24 upset victory in Dallas.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.The Red River Rivalry looked like it would be all Texas early, as Arch Manning made one of his better plays, running to his left and throwing a 41-yard touchdown.Oklahoma matched it in the next quarter, but Texas was able to take a 17-7 lead at the half.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEOklahoma Sooners defensive back Peyton Bowen celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Texas Longhorns during the second half at Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, on Oct.
10, 2026.(Kevin Jairaj/Imagn Images)However, the Longhorns offense stalled, and the Sooners offense picked up in the fourth quarter.
Oklahoma was able to squeak out a field goal in the third, while both teams exchanged punts, but the Sooners opened up the fourth quarter with a game-tying touchdown run by Lloyd Avant, erasing their double-digit deficit.Both teams exchanged punts yet again, but on Texas’ second drive of the fourth quarter, Manning overthrew a receiver, and it was picked off by Peyton Bowen and taken to the house for a 42-yard pick-6, giving Oklahoma a 24-17 lead with 10:07 to go.Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Dakoda Fields No.9 celebrates after recovering a blocked punt by defensive lineman Danny Okoye No.
16 for a touchdown during the Allstate Red River Rivalry against the Texas Longhorns on Oct.10, 2026, at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
(Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)TULSA'S DAVID WELLS JR.TIPS BALL TO HIMSELF FOR IMPROBABLE TOUCHDOWN IN WILD PLAY AGAINST NAVYManning was down, but not out, as he hit Cam Coleman on a 342-yard dime to snatch all momentum.
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