{
  "id": 12961532,
  "title": "How can Texas beat OU for a third year in a row? It all starts on the ground for Longhorns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/how-can-texas-beat-ou-for-a-third-year-in-a-row-it-all-starts-on-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T21:40:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texas-beat-ou-third-row-214005641.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Texas coach Steve Sarkisian knows that to beat Oklahoma three years in a row, the Longhorns must master the run game. Historically, Texas has claimed victory in 18 of the last 20 meetings due to superior rushing performances. Last year, Texas secured a 23-6 win against Oklahoma by rushing for 136 yards, while the Sooners managed just 48 yards. In 2022, Bijan Robinson rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns, with Oklahoma trailing 59-0. Sarkisian emphasizes the importance of running the ball to keep the defense fresh, maintain possession time, and protect quarterback Arch Manning. The Longhorns' offensive line has faced challenges but boasts a strong class of prospects, including Micah Rhodes, a former Oklahoma commit. Sarkisian acknowledges the strength of Oklahoma's defense but remains confident in the team's ability to capitalize on the run game for another dominant victory.",
  "summary": "Hollywood Smothers is healthy, but Texas' offensive line must open holes against an Oklahoma defense allowing 16 points per game.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}