Tate Sandell's 47-yard field goal lifts Oklahoma past Texas, 27-24

Sandell supplies the finish

Tate Sandell's 47-yard field goal on the final scoring play gave Oklahoma a 27-24 victory over Texas on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at the Cotton Bowl. The kick completed a fourth-quarter comeback for the Sooners, who were the home team, against the visiting Longhorns.

Texas builds an early lead

Texas scored the game's first points in the opening period when Arch Manning connected with Cam Coleman for a 41-yard touchdown pass. Gianni Spetic's kick made it 7-0, matching the quarter score.

Oklahoma answered in the second period when Dakoda Fields returned a blocked punt 0 yards for a touchdown, with Sandell's kick tying the game at 7-7. Manning then threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Wingo, and Spetic added the extra point for a 14-7 Texas lead. Spetic's 23-yard field goal extended the Longhorns' advantage to 17-7 before halftime.

Oklahoma rallies in the second half

Sandell opened the third-period scoring with a 53-yard field goal, cutting the margin to 17-10. The quarter scores were Texas 0 and Oklahoma 3.

The fourth quarter produced five scoring plays. Lloyd Avant's 2-yard touchdown run, followed by Sandell's kick, tied the game at 17-17. Texas moved back in front when Peyton Bowen returned an interception 42 yards for a touchdown, with Sandell's kick making it 24-17.

Manning's third touchdown pass of the game came on a 15-yard completion to Jermaine Bishop Jr. Gianni Spetic's kick tied the score at 24-24 before Sandell's field goal settled the game at 27-24. Oklahoma scored 17 points in the fourth quarter, while Texas scored seven.

Numbers and records

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer completed 18 of 26 passes for 155 yards. Avant carried 10 times for 72 yards and one touchdown, while Isaiah Sategna III caught five passes for 64 yards.

Manning completed 19 of 31 passes for 260 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Texas' Derrek Cooper had eight carries for 41 yards, and Coleman finished with five receptions for 110 yards and one touchdown.

The result left Oklahoma with a 3-2 record and Texas at 4-1. Attendance at the Cotton Bowl was 92,100.

Sources

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