No. 1 Texas steamrolled No. 18 Oklahoma 34-3 to avenge its loss from last season and pick up a decisive rivalry game win. The Longhorns overcame a slow start to pull away from the Sooners at the end of the first half and move to 6-0.
It’s one of the most lopsided results in the storied history of the Red River Rivalry and is Texas’ fourth-largest win in the series. A 49-0 shutout in 2022 remains No. 1.
Oklahoma’s defense put on a show in the opening minutes, forcing three three-and-outs and picking off quarterback Quinn Ewers in his first drive back from an abdominal injury. The Sooners had two makeable field goals, but converted only one as Texas’ defense stuck around and made some significant plays, including a safety blitz sack from Michael Taaffe.
But in the second quarter, Texas pulled away. Five-star receiver Ryan Wingo and running back Tre Wisner combined for 80 yards in two plays to reach the end zone, though receiver Silas Bolden was credited with the rushing score after recovering a Wisner fumble in the end zone. Two plays later, Wisner broke off a 43-yard run to put Texas up by 18 points.
Oklahoma’s offense failed to create any opportunities as freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. failed to reach 100 yards passing until the game officially entered garbage time (Hawkins finished with 147 yards).
The Sooners offensive line surrendered more than 10 tackles for loss and four sacks, with Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. posting 3.5 TFLs on his own.
Here are three takeaways from Texas’ decisive win. The Longhorns host No. 5 Georgia next week in Austin.
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