Texas vs. Oklahoma 2026: Final Score, Manning’s Stats and the Red River Finish

Oklahoma beat Texas 27-24 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on October 10, ending the Longhorns’ unbeaten start. Tate Sandell made a 47-yard field goal as time expired. Texas is 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the SEC; Oklahoma improved to 3-2 and 1-1.

Final score and game details

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Texas led 17-7 at halftime and 17-10 after three quarters. Oklahoma scored 17 points in the fourth, including Peyton Bowen’s 42-yard interception return. A blocked punt recovered in the end zone by Dakoda Fields had supplied the Sooners’ earlier touchdown.

Arch Manning’s numbers

Manning completed 19 of 31 passes for 260 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. His scoring passes went to Cam Coleman from 41 yards, Ryan Wingo from 34 and Jermaine Bishop Jr. from 15.

The Bishop touchdown tied the game at 24 with 6:32 remaining. Texas later missed a 53-yard field goal, and Courtland Guillory’s interception gave Oklahoma its final possession. John Mateer found Isaiah Sategna III twice to move the Sooners into Sandell’s range.

Texas finished with 382 total yards to Oklahoma’s 238. The yardage advantage gave the Longhorns chances to score; the blocked punt and interception return gave Oklahoma touchdowns without long offensive drives.

Sarkisian’s response and Florida next

Steve Sarkisian defended Manning on October 12, arguing that his family name draws extra scrutiny. The Texas depth chart includes Manning and the projected supporting lineup.

Texas hosts Florida on October 17 at 11 a.m. Central on ABC. The Longhorns then host Ole Miss on October 24 at 6:30 p.m. Central, also on ABC. See the October 17 TV guide for the rest of the Texas FBS slate.

The Golden Hat and recent scores

Oklahoma reclaimed the Golden Hat, the trophy presented to the winner. Texas had won the previous two meetings.

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