{
  "id": 13867577,
  "title": "Better days appear likely for Oklahoma's offense after upset win over Texas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/better-days-appear-likely-for-oklahomas-offense-after-upset-win-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T03:54:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/better-days-appear-likely-oklahomas-035455228.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oklahoma's offense could be on the verge of a positive turnaround following their surprising victory over Texas in the Cotton Bowl. The Sooners put up just 234 total yards against the top-ranked Longhorns, but the second half saw a marked improvement, gaining 169 yards and scoring 13 offensive points. Offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle's unit, previously criticized for its approach, demonstrated more commitment to running the ball and utilizing running back Lloyd Avant, who excelled in the second half with 72 rushing yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. This shift in strategy slowed Texas' formidable pass rush, giving quarterback John Mateer the opportunity to perform better. The Sooners' run game, particularly with Avant, has been a critical factor in their recent success, as statistics show he averages 4.5 yards per carry, far outpacing the rest of the team's backs. The improvement in offensive performance, coupled with the defense's strong play, suggests that Oklahoma's offense may stabilize and even improve in future games. With key players like Avant gaining more playing time and the defense continuing to perform well, the Sooners are positioned for a more successful season ahead.",
  "summary": "Oklahoma only gained 234 yards against Texas and needed special teams and defensive touchdowns to pull out the shocking 27-24 shocking win over the top-ranked Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday. But with the offense showing promise in the second half and the Sooners facing lesser defenses going forward, it makes sense to expect better days in the future for offensive coordinator Ben…",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "No. 12 Texas A&M volleyball drops second straight SEC road match",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/no-12-texas-a-m-volleyball-drops-second-straight-sec-road-match",
        "published": "2026-10-12T00:03:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}