Texas loses to Oklahoma in Red River Rivalry upset
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 11:57 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Texas lost 27-24 to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry on October 10 at the Cotton Bowl. The Longhorns led by 10 at halftime but were unable to hold the advantage, scoring only seven points in the second half. Oklahoma's Tate Sandell kicked a 47-yard walk-off field goal to seal the victory, following a key interception of Texas quarterback Arch Manning. The loss marks a significant setback for Texas, which may face a drop in rankings ahead of upcoming games against ranked opponents including Florida and LSU.
- •Texas led 17-7 at halftime but scored only seven points in the second half.
- •Oklahoma's defense played a crucial role, particularly in limiting Texas' scoring.
- •Texas' next opponents include ranked teams, increasing the stakes for their remaining games.
- •The loss likely affects Texas' ranking in the upcoming AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll.
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Texas football rankings: Where will Longhorns fall after Oklahoma loss?
"Top-ranked Texas dropped a stunner in the Red River Rivalry vs. unranked Oklahoma. How far will Texas fall in top 25 polls?
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