Unranked Oklahoma beats No. 1 Texas 27-24 on last-second field goal in Red River Rivalry
Unranked Oklahoma beat top-ranked Texas 27-24 in Dallas when Tate Sandell kicked a 47-yard field goal as time expired, after Arch Manning threw two fourth-quarter interceptions. Coverage then turned to Manning's future, a post-game scuffle and Texas's place in history.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2Unranked Oklahoma beat No. 1 Texas 27-24 in the Red River Rivalry in Dallas on Saturday, 10 October, with Tate Sandell kicking a 47-yard field goal as time expired. Fox NewsR “Tate Sandell drilled a 47-yard field goal as time expired.” Read at Fox News ↗ NewsweekN “Oklahoma kicked a 47-yard field goal to put the Sooners over Texas in the final play of Saturday’s heated game” Read at Newsweek ↗ Mixed · 2Texas led 17-7 at halftime, but Oklahoma tied the game early in the fourth quarter on a Lloyd Avant touchdown run, and Texas quarterback Arch Manning's fourth-quarter interceptions then swung the game. Fox NewsR “the Sooners opened up the fourth quarter with a game-tying touchdown run by Lloyd Avant, erasing their double-digit deficit” Read at Fox News ↗ NewsweekN “The Longhorns held a 17-7 lead at halftime” Read at Newsweek ↗ Right · 1Peyton Bowen returned one Manning interception 42 yards for a touchdown, putting Oklahoma up 24-17 with 10:07 left; Manning then helped Texas tie the score at 24 with 6:32 remaining. Fox NewsR “it was picked off by Peyton Bowen and taken to the house for a 42-yard pick-6, giving Oklahoma a 24-17 lead with 10:07 to go”“Manning found Jermaine Bishop Jr. two plays later to tie the score with 6:32 remaining.” Read at Fox News ↗
Right · 1Texas then missed a 52-yard field goal wide right, and after Oklahoma punted, Manning threw a second interception that ended the Longhorns' chance to win, setting up Sandell's winning kick. Fox NewsR “they had to settle for a 52-yard field goal try - however, it went wide-right”“Manning threw yet another fourth-quarter interception, ending that threat.” Read at Fox News ↗ Centre · 1Manning threw for three touchdowns and 260 yards; Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said "Arch competed his tail off and he made some tremendous plays." NewsweekN “Manning threw for 260 yards, and Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian pointed out the positives of his QB following the loss.”““Arch competed his tail off and he made some tremendous plays,” Sarkisian said.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1It was Texas's first loss of the season; Oklahoma improved to 3-2. NewsweekN “No. 1 Texas suffered its first loss of the season in a 27-24 loss to the Sooners, who improved to 3-2” Read at Newsweek ↗
Centre · 1Per ESPN Insights, cited by Newsweek, Texas became only the second team since 2010 to lose to an unranked opponent while ranked No. 1 in the AP poll, after Alabama lost to unranked Vanderbilt in 2024. NewsweekN “the Longhorns became just the second team since 2010 to be ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press poll and lose to an unranked team” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1Sarkisian said the team has issues to fix to stay in the College Football Playoff mix, and Texas next hosts Florida. NewsweekN ““There’s a level of anger and frustration because we know we have issues that need to be fixed”“Texas will next host a Florida Gators program that lost to South Carolina on Saturday.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1After the final kick, players from both teams had to be separated, with some Texas players chanting "Y’all still suck" before Sarkisian ushered them off the field. NewsweekN “Both teams had to be separated following the end of the fourth quarter”“before Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian had to step in and usher his players off the field” Read at Newsweek ↗
Centre · 1Analyst and former Heisman winner Robert Griffin III said on X that Manning "needs to come back for another year of college football," and Newsweek quoted USA Today saying Manning "repeatedly panicked" in the fourth quarter. NewsweekN ““And that’s why Arch Manning needs to come back for another year of college football,””“The quarterback with college football’s most famous surname repeatedly panicked and threw two brutal interceptions in the fourth quarter.”” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1Newsweek also reported fan criticism of Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer for planting an Oklahoma flag on the field after the win. NewsweekN “Fans on social media criticize Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer for planting an Oklahoam flag on the field after defeating Texas.” Read at Newsweek ↗
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Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Newsweek runs several short pieces on the aftermath: social-media reaction, Manning's draft future, a near-brawl, a pundit's failed prediction and Texas's place in history.
- Emphasis
- Fan and pundit reactions, Manning's performance, Sarkisian's comments and ESPN Insights context.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Gives little play-by-play of the game itself, which the Fox recap supplies.
- Charged language
- “Ugly History”“Savagely Roasted”“Criticized”
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- Fox News's OutKick-branded report is a straight game recap that leads with the upset and puts Manning's fourth quarter at the centre.
- Emphasis
- Drive-by-drive sequence of the fourth quarter, the pick-6, missed 52-yard field goal and walk-off kick; Oklahoma's playoff hopes.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not cover the post-game scuffle, quarterback commentary, or the historical context that Newsweek gives.
- Charged language
- “stunned”“knocks off”“wild 27-24 upset”
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“Arch Manning threw two fourth-quarter interceptions as unranked Oklahoma Sooners stunned No. 1 Texas Longhorns 27-24 in the Red River Rivalry.” — Fox News
What every side reports
- Unranked Oklahoma beat No. 1 Texas 27-24 in the Red River Rivalry.
- A 47-yard Oklahoma field goal on the final play decided the game.
- Arch Manning threw two fourth-quarter interceptions, one returned for a touchdown.
- It was Texas's first loss of the season and Oklahoma moved to 3-2.
Texas Longhorns organisation
Texas, through coach Steve Sarkisian, acknowledged frustration and issues to fix while praising Manning's competitiveness.
““There’s a level of anger and frustration because we know we have issues that need to be fixed” — Newsweek
““Arch competed his tail off and he made some tremendous plays,” Sarkisian said.” — Newsweek
Oklahoma Sooners organisation
Oklahoma is shown as having saved its season with the comeback, now 3-2 and aiming for the playoff.
“allowed Oklahoma to mount a comeback in the second half to save its season” — Newsweek
“The Sooners are now 3-2 on the season, as they fight to sneak into the playoff.” — Fox News
Arch Manning person
Manning is portrayed as having played well early (three touchdowns) but costly in the fourth quarter, with commentators urging another college year.
“Manning threw for three touchdowns, yet had two interceptions” — Newsweek
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Centre5 articles
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Oklahoma QB John Mateer Criticized for What He Did After Upsetting Texas
Mixed Reports fan backlash over Mateer planting a flag after the win.
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Ex-NFL QB Urges Arch Manning Not to Declare for 2027 Draft After OK Loss
Critical Frames the loss around Manning's mistakes and Griffin's advice to stay in college.
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A Brawl Nearly Broke Out After Oklahoma’s Upset Win Over Texas
Mixed Light, social-media-driven account of a post-game scuffle.
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Skip Bayless Savagely Roasted After Poorly Aged Texas-Oklahoma Prediction
Mixed Fan mockery of Skip Bayless's failed pre-game prediction.
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Texas Makes Ugly History in Upset Loss to Oklahoma
Critical Puts the loss in historical context as an embarrassing upset for a No. 1 team.
Right1 article
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Unranked Oklahoma knocks off No. 1 Texas in walk-off fashion after Arch Manning's rough 4th quarter
Neutral Play-by-play recap of the upset, focused on Manning's fourth-quarter mistakes.
- 11 Oct 00:50 First Fox NewsR Unranked Oklahoma knocks off No. 1 Texas in walk-off fashion after Arch Manning's rough 4th quarter
- 11 Oct 03:30 +2h 40m NewsweekN Oklahoma QB John Mateer Criticized for What He Did After Upsetting Texas
- 11 Oct 03:38 +2h 49m NewsweekN Ex-NFL QB Urges Arch Manning Not to Declare for 2027 Draft After OK Loss
- 11 Oct 04:10 +3h 20m NewsweekN A Brawl Nearly Broke Out After Oklahoma’s Upset Win Over Texas
- 11 Oct 04:52 +4h 3m NewsweekN Skip Bayless Savagely Roasted After Poorly Aged Texas-Oklahoma Prediction
- 11 Oct 05:02 +4h 13m NewsweekN Texas Makes Ugly History in Upset Loss to Oklahoma
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