5 Thoughts From Texas-Oklahoma: Arch Manning Outduels John Mateer in Red River Upset
Texas Longhorns' defense limited Oklahoma to 6 points while Arch Manning led a key 75-yard touchdown drive in the 23-6 Red River Rivalry win.
- On Oct 11, 2025 the Texas Longhorns beat the Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 at the Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas in the Red River Rivalry.
- Facing an unbeaten Oklahoma Sooners and recent setbacks after a loss to Florida Gators, Texas needed a win to keep College Football Playoff hopes alive as John Mateer returned 17 days after surgery.
- Arch Manning completed 21 of 27 passes for 166 yards and threw the go-ahead 12-yard touchdown to DeAndre Moore Jr., while Ryan Niblett returned an Oklahoma punt 75 yards for a fourth-quarter touchdown.
- Texas has now swung recent momentum by winning three of the last four meetings against Oklahoma Sooners, retaining the Golden Hat trophy and securing a conference win that may impact the AP Top 25 poll.
- Texas's defense held Oklahoma to 258 total yards and forced three turnovers, while Brent Venables, Oklahoma head coach, faces a tough upcoming Oklahoma schedule starting next week.
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Instant Analysis: Texas quiets the noise with huge rebound win in Red River Rivalry
DALLAS (KXAN) -- As if the Red River Rivalry game itself wasn't enough, Texas came into its annual meeting with Oklahoma unranked and reeling from a 29-21 loss to Florida in its Southeastern Conference opener. The Longhorns needed a win in the worst way, mostly to silence the haters, and they answered the bell. Texas beat the No. 6 Sooners 23-6 at the Cotton Bowl on the State Fair of Texas grounds, and not only did the Longhorns simply play bett…
Oklahoma QB John Mateer throws 3 interceptions vs. Texas in return 3 weeks after hand injury
DALLAS (AP) — John Mateer threw for 202 yards with three interceptions in his return for sixth-ranked Oklahoma in a 23-6 loss to Red River rival Texas on Saturday, only 17 days after having surgery on his throwing hand.
Arch Manning, Texas get crucial win over Oklahoma in Red River Rivalry
Ryan Niblett returned a punt 75 yards for a decisive touchdown in the fourth quarter and Texas got a much-needed 23-6 win over sixth-ranked Oklahoma in the annual Red River Rivalry game on Saturday.
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