Texas loses to unranked Oklahoma, Arch Manning struggles late
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 8:45 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Texas Longhorns were defeated by the unranked Oklahoma Sooners 27-24 on October 12. Texas, which entered the game ranked No. 1 in the AP Poll and undefeated, suffered a fourth-quarter collapse largely attributed to quarterback Arch Manning, who threw two interceptions. This loss marks only the second time since 2010 that an AP No. 1 ranked team has lost to an unranked opponent, matching Alabama's record. Texas will look to rebound against the Florida Gators in their next game.
- •Texas loses 27-24 to unranked Oklahoma on October 12.
- •The Longhorns were ranked No. 1 and previously undefeated.
- •Arch Manning threw two late interceptions contributing to the loss.
- •Texas joins Alabama as the only AP No. 1 teams to lose to unranked teams since 2010.
- •Texas will face Florida Gators next.
- 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Arch Manning helps Texas set unwanted record with shock loss to unranked Oklahoma
"Arch Manning has led to the Texas Longhorns matching an Alabama record he will have wanted to avoid. The Texas Longhorns’ loss against the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday is one that the team will want to forget as soon as possible.
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