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The Texas 10 personnel package produced two TDs vs. Oklahoma

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian’s offensive strategy took a notable turn in the Cotton Bowl against Oklahoma, where the Longhorns deployed the 10 personnel package—a formation featuring four wide receivers—on 11 plays this season, a rarity under his tenure. The shift paid immediate dividends, with Texas scoring two touchdowns on those four plays, including a 34-yard strike from quarterback Arch Manning to junior wide receiver Ryan Wingo in the second quarter.

Wingo’s route down the seam exploited Oklahoma’s coverage, while senior wide receiver Cam Coleman’s deep route drew attention from the boundary safety, creating an open lane for the touchdown. In a pivotal fourth-quarter moment, Sarkisian’s red-zone playcalling also proved effective, as junior wide receiver Jermaine Bishop Jr.

capitalized on a well-timed hitch route to score a 15-yard touchdown, sealing a late-game tie after Oklahoma’s go-ahead score. The two touchdowns from 10 personnel came after increased practice reps last week, signaling a deliberate adjustment to the offense’s approach midseason.

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