Texas struggles in loss to Oklahoma as playoff hopes fade
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Last updated Oct 11, 2026
No. 1 Texas suffered a disappointing 27-24 loss to Oklahoma on October 10, 2026, at the Cotton Bowl. Despite a solid defensive performance, Texas' offense faltered with critical turnovers and only one touchdown in the second half. Oklahoma capitalized on Texas' mistakes, scoring off a blocked punt and an interception return. Steve Sarkisian acknowledged the need for improvement while highlighting the team still has time to recover in the upcoming games.
- •Texas scored only one second-half touchdown against Oklahoma.
- •Oklahoma's Tate Sandell kicked a walk-off field goal late in the game.
- •Arch Manning threw two interceptions, including a pick-six.
- •Texas' offensive performance raised questions about play-calling and execution.
- •Texas is now 1-1 in SEC play after this loss.
- 3:24 AMYahoo Sports — Why Steve Sarkisian isn’t giving up on Texas Longhorns after disappointing loss
- 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — No. 1 Texas' shocking loss to Oklahoma leaves plenty of questions about Longhorns, Steve Sarkisian
"Steve Sarkisian maintained his firm support in the No. 1 Texas Longhorns despite suffering a stunning 27-24 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday night. Texas performed very well in the first half, outscoring Oklahoma 17-7 in the opening 30 minutes of regulation. Manning performed solid throughout that frame, but he regressed in a major way in […] The post Why Steve Sarkisian isn’t giving up on Texas Longhorns after disappointing loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Longhorns have too many weapons to keep sputtering. Steve Sarkisian says it's fixable, but the questions around his offense are growing after a shocking loss to Oklahoma.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 3:24 AMWhy Steve Sarkisian isn’t giving up on Texas Longhorns after disappointing loss
Steve Sarkisian maintained his firm support in the No. 1 Texas Longhorns despite suffering a stunning 27-24 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday night. Texas performed very well in the first half, outscoring Oklahoma 17-7 in the opening 30 minutes of regulation. Manning performed solid throughout that frame, but he regressed in a major way in […] The post Why Steve Sarkisian isn’t giving up on Texas Longhorns after disappointing loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 3:18 AMNo. 1 Texas' shocking loss to Oklahoma leaves plenty of questions about Longhorns, Steve Sarkisian
The Longhorns have too many weapons to keep sputtering. Steve Sarkisian says it's fixable, but the questions around his offense are growing after a shocking loss to Oklahoma.
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