"There was a lot of sh— getting talked about our team, and I think they responded," Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said.

Texas Longhorns linebacker Lance Jackson (40) and Texas Longhorns linebacker Brad Spence (14) tackle Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) on 4th down at the end of the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning thew a dime to wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. to record a much-needed touchdown.

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

The latest Manning quarterback staggers beneath the weight of his surname. He is Arch, by the way, not his grandpa Archie, not his uncle Eli and certainly not his uncle Peyton. He is still just 21 years old, and for all the privilege he inherited — and all the hype he invited — he deserves time to grow into himself.

Texas Longhorns legend Bijan Robinson defends Arch Manning amidst his struggles going into a Week 7 matchup against Oklahoma.

Why did Texas football struggle to protect Arch Manning on Saturday against Florida? Dive in with our latest film study.

Despite the recent criticism that Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has received, ESPN's Dan Orlovsky still believes in his potential as an NFL prospect.