Oklahoma blocks punt, recovers for touchdown against Texas

During the Red River Rivalry on October 10, 2026, Oklahoma Sooners defensive end Danny Okoye blocked a punt by Texas punter Mac Chiumento, with teammate Dakoda Fields recovering it for a touchdown, tying the game at 7-7. The play came after a strong defensive performance by Texas, which had forced five straight three-and-outs from the Sooners. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian noted that a failure in protection allowed Okoye to come free up the middle, a critical mistake attributed to senior linebacker Justin Cryer, who serves as a shield on the punt team. The incident puts additional scrutiny on the special teams coach Jeff Banks following previous struggles in that area.

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