Oklahoma upsets No. 1 Texas with field goal as time expires
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Key Points:
- Oklahoma Sooners upset No. 1 Texas Longhorns 27-24 in the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl, winning on a 47-yard field goal by Tate Sandell as time expired.
- The Sooners improved to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in SEC play, marking their first victory over Texas since 2023, with touchdowns scored on a blocked punt, a rush, and an interception.
- Texas quarterback Arch Manning faced significant pressure, including a key interception late in the game, while Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer made crucial completions to set up the game-winning field goal.
- Both teams struggled offensively during the game, with Oklahoma ranking 120th nationally in total yards per game and Texas dealing with inconsistent quarterback play and multiple sacks allowed.
- The rivalry, now in its 122nd game, saw Texas leading the all-time series 65-51-5 before this loss, and Oklahoma avoided its first three-game losing streak against Texas since 1997-99.
