Overview
- Texas defeated Oklahoma 23-6 at the Cotton Bowl to reclaim the Golden Hat, keeping the Sooners out of the end zone for a second straight game.
- With Texas leading 13-6 in the fourth quarter, Ryan Niblett broke a 75-yard punt return for a touchdown that shifted the game’s momentum for good.
- Steve Sarkisian said Niblett considered leaving before the season and that he fought to keep him in Austin, calling him a “glue guy” for the program’s culture.
- Niblett has emerged as Texas’ primary punt returner and a core special-teams contributor, while also logging snaps at receiver and running back.
- The rivalry win pushed Texas back into the AP Top 25, underscoring the staff’s emphasis on defined roles and staying the course within the program.