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Oklahoma edges Texas 27-24 in comeback at Cotton Bowl

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 2:31 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Oklahoma edges Texas 27-24 in comeback at Cotton Bowl

Summary

Oklahoma's football team, unranked entering the Cotton Bowl, defeated former No. 1 Texas 27-24 on Saturday. The Sooners turned the game around after facing early struggles this season, including losses to Georgia and Michigan. Despite managing only 238 total yards and two interceptions of Texas quarterback Arch Manning, Oklahoma secured the victory with a walk-off field goal from Tate Sandell. Following the win, Oklahoma legend Gerald McCoy took to social media to taunt Texas, emphasizing the competitive rivalry between the teams.

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•Oklahoma was unranked going into the game.
•The Sooners previously lost to No. 1 Georgia and unranked Michigan.
•Oklahoma's defense forced two interceptions from Arch Manning.
•Tate Sandell kicked the game-winning field goal.
•Gerald McCoy mocked Texas on social media after the game.

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2:31 AMYahoo Sports — Gerald McCoy trolls Texas after Oklahoma comeback win

What they're saying

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Oklahoma football entered the Cotton Bowl already written off for being unranked. But the Sooners rearranged the top 25 rankings anyway in stunning former No. 1 Texas 27-24 Saturday . Which even fired up OU legend Gerald McCoy. The defensive lineman and past high NFL Draft pick trolled his former rival in relentless fashion after the game. McCoy […] The post Gerald McCoy trolls Texas after Oklahoma comeback win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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