Oklahoma Stuns No. 1 Texas 27-24 On Last-Second Field Goal

DALLAS - No. 1 Texas suffered its first loss of the 2026 college football season Saturday as Oklahoma rallied for a dramatic 27-24 victory in the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl.

Tate Sandell connected on a 47-yard field goal with five seconds remaining, completing a fourth-quarter comeback that gave the Sooners one of the biggest upsets of the college football season.

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Texas quarterback Arch Manning threw two fourth-quarter interceptions, including one in the final minute that helped Oklahoma set up the winning kick.

The Longhorns fell to 4-1 overall and 1-1 in Southeastern Conference play, while Oklahoma improved to 3-2 and 1-1 in the SEC.

Texas appeared to be in control after building a 17-7 halftime advantage behind two touchdown passes from Manning.

The Longhorns opened the scoring in the first quarter before Oklahoma tied the game on a blocked punt returned for a touchdown.

Manning later connected with Ryan Wingo on a 34-yard touchdown pass, and Texas added a field goal to take a 10-point lead into halftime.

Oklahoma began its comeback in the third quarter when Sandell made a 53-yard field goal, cutting the deficit to 17-10.

The Sooners continued to apply pressure in the fourth quarter, capitalizing on a costly Texas turnover.

With the Longhorns leading 17-10, Oklahoma defensive back Peyton Bowen intercepted Manning and returned the ball 42 yards for a touchdown, tying the game.

Oklahoma subsequently moved ahead 24-17, putting Texas in position to need another late comeback.

Manning responded by directing a touchdown drive that ended with a scoring pass to Jermaine Bishop, bringing the Longhorns even at 24.

Texas later had an opportunity to take the lead but failed to convert a field-goal attempt.

With the game still tied and less than a minute remaining, Manning attempted a pass toward Cam Coleman that was intercepted with 19 seconds left.

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer then moved the Sooners into scoring position, setting up Sandell's game-winning kick.

The victory ended Texas' four-game winning streak to open the season and prevented the Longhorns from recording a third consecutive victory over Oklahoma.

Texas entered Saturday ranked No. 1 nationally following wins over Texas State, Ohio State, UTSA and Tennessee.

The loss also marks the Longhorns' first SEC defeat of the season and creates additional pressure as they continue conference play.

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For Oklahoma, the victory provides a significant boost following a 2-2 start that included losses to Michigan and Georgia.

Texas will look to rebound when it returns to SEC action against Florida.