Arch Manning, Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma
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Texas Longhorns beat No. 6 Oklahoma 23-6 in the Red River Rivalry, a win that reignited the Longhorns' season. The game featured a decisive 75-yard punt return touchdown by Ryan Niblett in the fourth quarter and a steady performance from Texas’ defense,
Texas football gets its grades after a big win over Oklahoma, and there are some high marks on both lines of scrimmage.
"There was a lot of sh— getting talked about our team, and I think they responded," Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said.
Texas held Oklahoma without an offensive touchdown for the third time in the last four seasons, all of which have come under Sooners coach Brent Venables. Mateer finished the game 20 of 38 passing with 202 yards and three interceptions, and was sacked five times.
DALLAS -- Texas football quarterback Arch Manning gave the Longhorns exactly the performance they needed against an elite Oklahoma defense. Playing turnover-free football for just the second time this season, Manning managed the game expertly for the Longhorns in a 23-6 win .
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.