Punt return TD, big 2nd half lifts Texas to 23-6 Red River Rivalry win over No. 6 Oklahoma
Texas Longhorns' defense limited Oklahoma to 6 points while Arch Manning led a key 75-yard touchdown drive in the 23-6 Red River Rivalry win.
- On Oct 11, 2025 the Texas Longhorns beat the Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 at the Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas in the Red River Rivalry.
- Facing an unbeaten Oklahoma Sooners and recent setbacks after a loss to Florida Gators, Texas needed a win to keep College Football Playoff hopes alive as John Mateer returned 17 days after surgery.
- Arch Manning completed 21 of 27 passes for 166 yards and threw the go-ahead 12-yard touchdown to DeAndre Moore Jr., while Ryan Niblett returned an Oklahoma punt 75 yards for a fourth-quarter touchdown.
- Texas has now swung recent momentum by winning three of the last four meetings against Oklahoma Sooners, retaining the Golden Hat trophy and securing a conference win that may impact the AP Top 25 poll.
- Texas's defense held Oklahoma to 258 total yards and forced three turnovers, while Brent Venables, Oklahoma head coach, faces a tough upcoming Oklahoma schedule starting next week.
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