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Texas QB Arch Manning states obvious after imploding vs. Oklahoma

No. 1 Texas suffered a stunning upset at the hands of Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, falling 27-24 after a series of costly mistakes and turnovers derailed their season-opening dominance.

Quarterback Arch Manning, despite completing 19 of 31 passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns, threw two fourth-quarter interceptions that proved decisive—one returned for a touchdown by Oklahoma’s Peyton Bowen, and another that set up the game-winning kick. Special teams errors, including a blocked punt turned into a Sooners touchdown, compounded Texas’s struggles, despite the Longhorns outgaining Oklahoma 382-238 in total yards.

Head coach Steve Sarkisian acknowledged Manning’s progress but noted the team’s self-inflicted issues, particularly in ball security and defensive penalties that aided Oklahoma’s lone offensive touchdown. The loss marks Texas’s first defeat of the season and underscores persistent offensive limitations, as they’ve failed to score more than 24 points in any Power Four matchup this year.

Their next test comes at home against Florida next Saturday, where a quick rebound will be essential to reclaiming their top-ranked status.

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