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Texas freshmen tracker: Jermaine Bishop Jr. comes alive against Oklahoma

Texas suffered a hard-fought 27-24 defeat to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, but the Longhorns' freshman class delivered standout performances in a game decided in the final minutes. Wide receiver Jermaine Bishop Jr.

made an immediate impact, scoring his first career touchdown on a 15-yard catch from quarterback Arch Manning late in the third quarter. The play tied the game at 24-24 after Oklahoma had taken the lead on a Peyton Bowen interception return, giving Texas fans a fleeting moment of hope before the Sooners sealed the win.

Bishop’s contribution came in just 10 snaps, marking the only reception of his young collegiate career but proving his potential in a high-pressure situation.

Running back Derrek Cooper also earned playing time, totaling eight carries for 41 yards, including a 16-yard gain in the second quarter during Texas’s scoring drive. Though he didn’t reach the end zone, Cooper’s consistent runs helped set up a 23-yard field goal by Gianni Spetic, giving Texas a 17-7 lead at halftime.

On defense, freshman defensive lineman Richard Wesley recorded a key quarterback hurry in the third quarter, pressuring Oklahoma’s John Mateer into an incomplete pass on a critical third-down play. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian highlighted Bishop’s emergence and Cooper’s progress, noting both players’ growing roles as they adapt to the collegiate level.

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