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Oklahoma edges Texas 27-24 in Red River Rivalry, showing offensive potential

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 3:54 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Oklahoma edges Texas 27-24 in Red River Rivalry, showing offensive potential

Summary

Oklahoma overcame Texas 27-24 on Saturday at the Cotton Bowl, capitalizing on special teams and defensive scores. The Sooners managed only 234 total yards, scoring no offensive points in the first half but gaining momentum with 13 points in the second half. Key to this turnaround was the running game, particularly featuring Lloyd Avant, who totaled 72 yards and a touchdown. Despite struggling earlier in the season, the performance suggests improvement ahead, as Oklahoma faces lesser defenses in upcoming games and could welcome back injured linemen to bolster the offense further.

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By the Numbers

•Oklahoma gained 234 yards against Texas, scoring no points in the first half.
•Lloyd Avant rushed for 72 yards and one touchdown.
•Sooners scored 13 offensive points in the second half versus Texas.
•Oklahoma's remaining schedule features defenses ranked lower than Texas.
•Oklahoma might regain injured linemen for future games.

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3:54 AMYahoo Sports — Better days appear likely for Oklahoma's offense after upset win over Texas

What they're saying

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Oklahoma only gained 234 yards against Texas and needed special teams and defensive touchdowns to pull out the shocking 27-24 shocking win over the top-ranked Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday. But with the offense showing promise in the second half and the Sooners facing lesser defenses going forward, it makes sense to expect better days in the future for offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle's often-criticized unit.
— Yahoo Sports

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