{
  "id": 13913629,
  "title": "Arch Manning helps Texas set unwanted record with shock loss to unranked Oklahoma",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/arch-manning-helps-texas-set-unwanted-record-with-shock-loss-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T08:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arch-manning-helps-texas-set-084500530.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arch Manning, the talented Texas Longhorns quarterback, played a significant role in his team's shocking defeat against unranked Oklahoma Sooners. Having entered the game as the No. 1 ranked team in the AP Poll, and coming with an undefeated record, Texas was dealt a bitter blow as they fell 27-24. The majority of the responsibility for this loss rests on Manning's shoulders, who threw two crucial interceptions in the fourth quarter, allowing the Sooners to score 17 points and turn the tide. This defeat marks the second time an AP No. 1 team has lost to an unranked opponent since 2010, following Alabama's heartbreaking 2024 loss to Vanderbilt. Manning's performance in this game has likely affected his prospects in the upcoming NFL draft. While this loss is undoubtedly embarrassing, it is essential for both Manning and the Longhorns to quickly regroup and bounce back. Their next opponent, the Florida Gators, presents the perfect opportunity for a much-needed win and a chance to reclaim their standing in the sports world.",
  "summary": "Arch Manning has led to the Texas Longhorns matching an Alabama record he will have wanted to avoid. The Texas Longhorns’ loss against the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday is one that the team will want to forget as soon as possible.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "AP Top 25 poised for new No. 1 after Oklahoma upsets Texas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ap-top-25-poised-for-new-no-1-after-oklahoma-upsets-texas",
        "published": "2026-10-11T16:20:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Texas drops in both polls after loss to Oklahoma",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/texas-drops-in-both-polls-after-loss-to-oklahoma",
        "published": "2026-10-11T22:01:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}