Oklahoma defeated top-ranked Texas 27-24 on Saturday (10) at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, ending the undefeated run of the Longhorns with a 47-yard field goal converted by Tate Sandell as time expired. The unranked Sooners overcame a fourth-quarter deficit in the 122nd edition of the Allstate Red River Rivalry, taking advantage of critical mistakes by the nation’s premier program in front of 92,100 spectators.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning completed 19 of 31 passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns, but two fourth-quarter interceptions shifted the momentum decisively toward Oklahoma. Peyton Bowen returned one of those turnovers directly for a touchdown, setting up the dramatic finish that dropped Texas from the unbeaten ranks and delivered one of the season’s most notable upsets in college football.
Oklahoma secures historic upset against No. 1 Texas
The victory by the Sooners marked the first time Oklahoma defeated the top-ranked team since the 2007 college football season, when the program beat Missouri 38-17. Entering the matchup as heavy underdogs, Oklahoma relied on disciplined defensive pressure in the secondary during the final twelve minutes of regulation, stopping the Longhorns on consecutive possessions to position Sandell for the walk-off field goal.
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Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the performance of his starting signal-caller during the postgame press conference, acknowledging the costly mistakes while defending the competitive effort of his team under intense pressure in Dallas. “I think Arch competed his tail off and made some tremendous plays,” Sarkisian stated after the defeat, noting that the offense failed to sustain drives late in the contest when holding a narrow lead.
Key statistics and details from the 122nd Red River Rivalry
- Final score: Oklahoma Sooners 27, Texas Longhorns 24
- Decisive scoring play: 47-yard field goal by Tate Sandell with zero seconds on the clock
- Arch Manning stat line: 19 completions on 31 attempts, 260 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
- Defensive score: Interception return for a touchdown by Oklahoma defensive back Peyton Bowen
- Official attendance: 92,100 fans at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas
- Historical milestone: First Oklahoma win over a No. 1 opponent since defeating Missouri in 2007
Top 25 rankings suffer multiple upsets across college football
The defeat suffered by Texas was not an isolated event during an unpredictable slate of Saturday matchups across the college football landscape, where several ranked programs fell to unranked opponents. The North Carolina Tar Heels, led by head coach Bill Belichick, went on the road to hand No. 25 Pittsburgh its first defeat of the season in a 21-17 victory, highlighting a weekend marked by significant defensive performances across multiple conferences.
Unranked South Carolina traveled to face No. 16 Florida and dominated the Gators in a 38-19 outcome, handing the program its second consecutive loss of the campaign. In Eugene, No. 21 UCLA edged out No. 13 Oregon with a 17-15 defensive triumph, while unranked Kentucky forced overtime on the road against No. 10 LSU, converting a decisive two-point attempt to secure a 35-34 victory and leaving the national rankings in total disarray.
Torrie Wilson viral post and Bigfoot documentary update
Outside the football stadiums, sports and entertainment culture registered significant engagement over the weekend after WWE Hall of Fame member Torrie Wilson shared an image comparison on social media. The post, which contrasted her early wrestling career with her current physical conditioning, circulated widely across digital platforms as fans and media outlets noted her decades of dedication to fitness and public appearances.
Film audiences are also anticipating the release of Capturing Bigfoot, a documentary directed by filmmaker Marq Evans scheduled to premiere on Prime Video and select theaters on October 20, 2026, coinciding with National Bigfoot Day. The project examines a newly uncovered 16mm film reel connected to the classic 1967 Patterson-Gimlin footage, with production notes describing the film as “a story about family, legacy, broken friendships, and belief itself.”
Pending confirmations across sports and entertainment headlines
While entertainment roundups and digital columns referenced potential holiday wardrobe concepts linked to actress Sydney Sweeney, official details regarding the specific costume design were not detailed or substantiated in the primary reports. College football programs across the country now prepare to review game film and adjust depth charts ahead of updated national rankings and upcoming conference schedules.
