Overview

• Texas defeated Oklahoma 23-6 at the Cotton Bowl in the Red River Rivalry.
• Arch Manning went 21-of-27 for 166 yards and a third-quarter touchdown to DeAndre Moore Jr. with no interceptions.
• Head coach Steve Sarkisian emphasized short throws such as screens and slants to speed releases and limit hits.
• Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer threw three interceptions, blunting the Sooners’ offense.
• Coaches and teammates praised Manning’s toughness as he practiced through lingering pain and converted key third downs, and analysts expect the win to push Texas back into the Top 25 with playoff hopes still viable.