BCSNN — Oklahoma delivered one of the most dramatic wins in the 122‑year history of the Red River Rivalry on Saturday, stunning No. 1 Texas 27–24 on Tate Sandell’s 47‑yard field goal as time expired at the Cotton Bowl.

The Sooners scored touchdowns in all three phases, overcame a 10‑point halftime deficit, and toppled a No. 1 team for the first time since 2007.

Oklahoma (3–2, 1–1 SEC) leaned on its defense in the second half, holding Texas (4–1, 1–1 SEC) to just seven points after the break and igniting the crowd of 92,100 with two interceptions. The biggest came from Courtland Guillory, who picked off Arch Manning at the Oklahoma 39‑yard line with under two minutes remaining, setting the stage for the Sooners’ game‑winning march.

Quarterback John Mateer delivered two clutch throws on the final drive, first hitting Isaiah Sategna III for a 13‑yard gain along the sideline, then connecting with him again on a 20‑yard back‑shoulder completion to the Texas 20‑yard line with nine seconds left. Both plays were upheld after booth review, preserving Oklahoma’s chance at a walk‑off finish.

Mateer then centered the ball on the left hash with a short run, and Oklahoma used its final timeout with three seconds remaining. After Texas attempted to ice the kicker, Sandell stepped into his approach and drilled the second walk‑off game‑winning field goal in program history, sending the Sooners sideline into a frenzy.

Oklahoma trailed 17–10 entering the fourth quarter but tied the game just 12 seconds into the final frame on Lloyd Avant’s two‑yard touchdown run. Moments later, Peyton Bowen gave the Sooners their first lead of the day with a 42‑yard pick‑six, jumping an overthrown ball from Manning and weaving past multiple Longhorn defenders to put Oklahoma ahead 24–17 with 10:07 remaining.

Texas responded with a composed 75‑yard drive capped by Manning’s 15‑yard touchdown pass to Jermaine Bishop Jr. with 6:32 left. It was Manning’s third touchdown pass of the night, part of a 19‑of‑31, 260‑yard performance that was undone by his two interceptions.

The Longhorns had a chance to retake the lead with under two minutes remaining, but Gianni Spetic’s 53‑yard field goal attempt sailed wide right. Oklahoma went three‑and‑out on the ensuing possession, giving Texas one more opportunity before Guillory’s interception halted the drive.

The game opened with defensive intensity, as the first five possessions resulted in three‑and‑outs. Texas struck first on Manning’s 41‑yard touchdown pass to Cam Coleman midway through the first quarter. Oklahoma answered early in the second when Dakoda Fields recovered a blocked punt in the end zone after Danny Okoye sprawled across the goal line to deflect Mac Chiumento’s attempt. It was the Sooners’ first blocked‑punt touchdown since 2019.

Mateer finished 18‑of‑26 for 155 yards, while Avant added 72 rushing yards on 10 carries, including a 42‑yard burst that set up Sandell’s earlier 53‑yard field goal. Oklahoma totaled touchdowns on offense, defense, and special teams — a rarity in the rivalry’s long history.

Defensively, Owen Heinecke anchored the Sooners with nine tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss. Bowen and Trystan Haynes each added seven stops as Oklahoma’s front seven tightened in the second half, limiting Texas’ explosive plays and forcing Manning into hurried throws.

The win marks Oklahoma’s first victory over a No. 1 team since defeating Missouri in 2007 and gives the Sooners momentum heading into their first SEC home game next weekend.

Oklahoma hosts Kentucky next Saturday night at the newly christened SEC‑era Gaylord Family–Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.