Overview

• Arch Manning went 21-of-27 for 166 yards and hit DeAndre Moore Jr. for a 12-yard go-ahead touchdown on the first drive after halftime.
• Ryan Niblett’s 75-yard punt return with 9:59 remaining provided the cushion that effectively sealed the rivalry win.
• Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer played 17 days after thumb surgery, throwing three interceptions as Texas’ defense logged five sacks and allowed no offensive touchdowns.
• Steve Sarkisian said the Longhorns “responded” to outside criticism, Texas’ official accounts trolled OU on social media, and the Golden Hat stays in Austin as Texas moves to 4-2 (1-1 SEC).
• Texas is expected to re-enter the AP Top 25 and keep a realistic playoff path, while Oklahoma drops to 5-1 (1-1 SEC) with Brent Venables leaning on team leadership for a response against a tough remaining schedule.