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Arch Manning, Texas make crucial mistakes in loss to Oklahoma: 'I think we beat ourselves'

No. 1 Texas suffered a stunning 27-24 upset at the hands of Oklahoma on Saturday, with a series of costly errors and turnovers derailing their season-opening dominance.

Quarterback Arch Manning, despite completing 19 of 31 passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns, sealed the loss with two interceptions—one returned for a 42-yard touchdown by Oklahoma’s Peyton Bowen and the other setting up the Sooners’ game-winning field goal. Manning acknowledged the mistakes, stating the Longhorns ‘self-inflicted’ struggles played a key role, while coach Steve Sarkisian praised his effort but noted the critical miscues in high-pressure moments.

Texas outgained Oklahoma 382-238 but failed to capitalize on their offensive efficiency, scoring just 24 points against a stout Sooners defense that exploited special teams blunders, including a blocked punt returned for a touchdown in the first quarter. The loss exposed lingering inconsistencies for a team ranked 82nd nationally in total offense, despite their undefeated record and championship aspirations.

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