Texas struggles against penalties; Oklahoma faces QB crisis ahead of rival game
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 1:13 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
No. 1 Texas remains undefeated after narrowly winning against No. 14 Tennessee, despite significant penalties. Texas had 11 penalties during the game, contributing to a closer encounter than expected. Meanwhile, Oklahoma's quarterback John Mateer struggles with turnovers, raising questions about his starting position before the upcoming Red River Rivalry against Texas. Coach Brent Venables is considering benching Mateer in light of his performance against Georgia, adding pressure to the Sooners as they seek a rebound.
- •Texas has won all four games this season, including two ranked opponents.
- •The Longhorns committed penalties that kept Tennessee in the game.
- •Oklahoma's Mateer turned the ball over three times against Georgia.
- •The Sooners are considering a quarterback change before facing Texas.
- •Texas A&M is facing a similar struggle with their quarterback, Marcel Reed.
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