Oklahoma Sooners rally past Texas Longhorns in Red River Rivalry

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Oklahoma Sooners rally past Texas Longhorns in Red River Rivalry
Summary

In the 122nd Red River Rivalry on October 10 at the Cotton Bowl, the Oklahoma Sooners made a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Texas Longhorns 27-24. Texas led 17-7 at halftime but faltered in the final quarter, with Oklahoma scoring 17 points. The decisive moment came when Tate Sandell kicked a walk-off field goal, capping an impressive turnaround after two interceptions by Texas quarterback Arch Manning in the fourth quarter led to the Sooners' resurgence. Fans, including sports analyst Skip Bayless, reacted to his original prediction that Oklahoma would not score any points, reflecting on the game’s unpredictable nature.

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  • •Oklahoma scores 17 points in the fourth quarter.
  • •Texas led 17-7 at halftime.
  • •Tate Sandell kicked the winning field goal.
  • •Arch Manning threw two interceptions.
  • •Skip Bayless faced backlash for his prediction.
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  • 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Always wrong’ – Skip Bayless called out by fans after terrible ‘27-0’ Red River Rivalry prediction
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Despite being an Oklahoma Sooners fan, Skip Bayless was wrong about his prediction for their big game against the Texas Longhorns. The 122nd Red River Rivalry game delivered a classic at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday.

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