Unranked Oklahoma stuns top-ranked Texas with last-second field goal
Unranked Oklahoma defeated top-ranked Texas 27-24 with a 47-yard field goal as time expired, erasing Texas's first loss of the season.
Unranked Oklahoma pulled off a stunning 27-24 upset of top-ranked Texas in the Red River Rivalry on Saturday. Texas led 17-7 at halftime and dominated early, but Oklahoma scored twice in the fourth quarter to overtake them.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning threw two interceptions in the final quarter, including a 42-yard pick-six. Texas had a 52-yard field goal attempt to win with minutes left but missed.
Manning then threw a third fourth-quarter interception to end the game. Oklahoma kicker Tate Sandell drilled the winning 47-yard field goal with nine seconds remaining.
The loss cost Texas the top ranking as both Alabama and Georgia remain undefeated.
- Oklahoma 27, Texas 24
- Final score
- 47 yards with 9 seconds left
- Winning field goal distance
- 42 yards for touchdown
- Bowen interception return
- Texas 17, Oklahoma 7
- Halftime score
Why it mattersA top-ranked team's collapse in a rivalry game reshapes the college football playoff picture and raises questions about quarterback performance under pressure.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect. College football is niche viewing in Australia, but this upset is a major moment in US college sports.
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