No. 1 Texas' shocking loss to Oklahoma leaves plenty of questions about Longhorns, Steve Sarkisian
The Longhorns have too many weapons to keep sputtering. Steve Sarkisian says it's fixable, but the questions around his offense are growing after a shocking loss to Oklahoma.
In a shocking loss to Oklahoma, the Texas Longhorns suffered a 24-27 defeat in the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Despite having a talented roster and strong defense, the Longhorns struggled offensively, scoring only one touchdown in the second half. Quarterback Arch Manning, who was favored to win, completed only 61% of his passes and failed to make crucial plays in the game's final moments.
Oklahoma's defense, led by linebacker Owen Heinecke and safety Peyton Bowen, dominated throughout the game, scoring 14 points off turnovers and interceptions. The Longhorns' offensive struggles and mistakes ultimately led to their downfall, raising questions about coach Steve Sarkisian's play-calling and the team's chances of making a playoff run.
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