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‘Down Goes No. 1,’ ‘Thank God for Defense’ — Oklahoma Fans Still Divided Despite Last-Second Upset of Texas as Sooners Pick Off Arch Manning to Set Up Winning Kick

Oklahoma’s last-second victory over No. 1 Texas in the Red River Rivalry sent the Sooners into uncharted territory, marking their first win over a top-ranked opponent since 2007.

The game hinged on defense and special teams, as Dakoda Fields’ blocked punt recovery in the second quarter and Peyton Bowen’s 42-yard interception return set up Oklahoma’s first lead. Tate Sandell’s 47-yard field goal sealed the 27-24 win, while quarterback John Mateer’s clutch two-minute drive—highlighted by two key passes to Isaiah Sategna III—delivered the game-winning field position.

Despite a 238-yard offensive total and just one touchdown (a two-yard run by Lloyd Avant), Oklahoma’s resilience contrasted with Texas’ 382-yard outing, including three turnovers that proved decisive. The Sooners’ 0-4-1 record against No.

1 Texas was finally broken, though Mateer’s overall performance remained inconsistent, averaging only 4.2 yards per play and converting just two of 13 third downs.

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