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Oklahoma shocks No. 1 Texas 27-24 in Red River

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 2:50 PM UTC · How we work

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Oklahoma Upsets Texas

Oklahoma upset No. 1 Texas 27-24 in the Red River Rivalry on Oct. 10.
Texas held a 17-7 halftime lead.
Oklahoma secured victory with a 47-yard walk-off field goal by Tate Sandell.
Arch Manning threw two interceptions, including a pick-6, in the second half.
CBS Sports CFP Forecaster still gives Texas a 66.8% chance to reach the playoff despite the defeat.

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Oklahoma Ends Streak

Oklahoma defeated top-ranked Texas, ending a 19-year winless streak since 2007.
Texas would owe head coach Steve Sarkisian a $55 million buyout if the contract is terminated now.
Brent Venables said the victory could energize the Sooners’ fan base before their first SEC home game versus Kentucky.
Analysts debated whether Texas’ heavy recruiting spend and $55 million buyout justify its on-field results.

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Oklahoma Upsets Texas

Oklahoma upset No. 1 Texas 27-24 in the Red River Rivalry on Oct. 10.
Texas held a 17-7 halftime lead.
Oklahoma secured victory with a 47-yard walk-off field goal by Tate Sandell.
Arch Manning threw two interceptions, including a pick-6, in the second half.
CBS Sports CFP Forecaster still gives Texas a 66.8% chance to reach the playoff despite the defeat.

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