Arch Manning's two fourth-quarter interceptions doom Texas in loss to Oklahoma

Texas was once ranked No. 1, but a two-interception fourth quarter from quarterback Arch Manning ended their reign as Oklahoma claimed a comeback victory in the Red River Rivalry. Texas led 17-7 at halftime, but the second half was a nightmare for Manning and Texas, ultimately resulting in a 27-24 defeat for the Longhorns. Oklahoma emerged as the champions, clinching the win with a field goal as time expired.

Texas entered the game as undefeated champions and the top-ranked team in the nation, while Oklahoma started the contest at 2-2 and unranked. However, Texas' strategy of punting on all three of their third-quarter possessions proved detrimental to their cause.

In the fourth quarter, Manning threw two interceptions that proved costly for Texas. The first interception was a pick-six, which gave Oklahoma the lead for the first time in the game. The second interception set up Oklahoma's game-winning field goal. Despite Manning's impressive overall statistics, including 19-of-31 passing for 260 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions, plus 20 rushing yards, his fourth quarter performance overshadowed any favorable numbers.

Manning is projected to be the first overall pick in the NFL draft, akin to his uncles Peyton and Eli. However, his performance in this game certainly tarnished those expectations.