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What happened on Oklahoma’s blocked punt recovered for a TD

The Oklahoma Sooners’ defense made a game-altering play in the Red River Rivalry against Texas, capitalizing on a blocked punt that turned into a touchdown. With the Longhorns leading 7-0 early in the second quarter, Texas punter Mac Chiumento was stopped at his own 8-yard line after Oklahoma defensive end Danny Okoye stripped the ball from his foot.

Cornerback Dakoda Fields then recovered in the end zone, tying the score at 7-7 in a stunning reversal. The breakdown stemmed from Texas linebacker Justin Cryer, who failed to contain Okoye despite his experience in special teams coverage, including 300 snaps at Florida State.

Coach Steve Sarkisian later acknowledged the Sooners exploited a free-lane blitz, a misstep that shifted momentum in the rivalry matchup.

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