Oklahoma edges Texas 27-24 in Red River rivalry showdown

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 1:52 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Oklahoma edges Texas 27-24 in Red River rivalry showdown

Summary

Oklahoma defeated Texas 27-24 in the Red River rivalry on October 10 at the Cotton Bowl. The Longhorns, favored to win, struggled with turnovers and special teams errors, allowing the Sooners to capitalize on a blocked punt and Arch Manning's late interception. Texas, now facing five ranked opponents ahead, must address offensive inconsistency that has plagued them this season, specifically regarding quarterback play and running game execution. Despite the loss, the Longhorns remain in contention for the College Football Playoff, though immediate improvements are necessary.

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Key Details

•Texas falls to 4-1 and loses No. 1 ranking
•Oklahoma's win marks their first rivalry victory since 2023
•Manning throws two critical interceptions during the game
•Texas committed multiple penalties extending Oklahoma's drives
•Longhorns face five consecutive ranked opponents ahead

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1:52 AMCBS Sports — Texas spent weeks escaping its flaws, and Oklahoma exposed all of them in Red River

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Arch Manning's late interceptions and persistent special teams breakdowns finally caught up to the Longhorns, who now face five straight ranked opponents with serious offensive questions looming
— CBS Sportsby Shehan Jeyarajah

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