Overview

• Texas enters the rivalry 3-2 and unranked, needing a win to keep realistic College Football Playoff hopes alive.
• Steve Sarkisian said Arch Manning’s 3.23-second average time to throw was by design to push the ball downfield but noted the target is the mid‑twos and said the staff has a protection plan after an urgent week of practice.
• Manning was sacked six times and reportedly pressured 35 times in the loss at Florida, highlighting Texas’ pass-protection problems.
• Oklahoma’s defense leads the FBS in sack rate (15%) and ranks third in pressure rate (53%) while allowing only about 193 total yards per game, and Manning’s completion rate drops to 46% under pressure with a 33 Total QBR.
• Sooners quarterback John Mateer remains a game-time decision following hand surgery, with Brent Venables deferring to doctors as Michael Hawkins Jr. prepares if needed.