That defensive foundation fueled a 5-0 Oklahoma start. The Sooners allowed their opponents a measly 7.2 points, on average, and sacked opposing quarterbacks 4.2 times per game. Because the Longhorns ran an offense structured around maximizing Manning’s big arm down the field, they seemed like a juicy target for Brent Venables’ defense.

Arch Manning and Texas finally figured some things out on Saturday afternoon and picked up their first Power 4 win of the season.

Texas is feeling good after watching Arch Manning lead the Longhorns to a 23-6 Red River Rivalry win over No. 6 Oklahoma.

The narrative going into the State Fair was John Mateer and the most famous thumb since Tom. Would he start at quarterback for Oklahoma or wouldn’t he? Reporters camped out; social media roiled. Only Mateer’s hand surgeon knew for sure,

After a devastating loss last week to Florida, Texas bounced back and upset No. 6 Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry.

There was no feel-good ending for John Mateer and the Oklahoma Sooners, just pain in a 23-6 loss to the Texas Longhorns in the Red River Rivalry.