The Red River rivalry started out with the Oklahoma Sooners on offense. They started out going backwards with penalties and a bobbled snap. The Texas Longhorns defense forced a three and out to get the ball in the hands of their offense. On a run by Keaontay Ingram that would have resulted in a first down, he fumbled back to the Sooners. It was his first carry since the fumble against Texas Christian.
On the ensuing drive middle linebacker Juwan Mitchell went down after a run from Spencer Rattler. He would attempt to return to the field but would have sit out one player before returning. Moro Ojomo hit the quarterback late to get the Sooners into a goal to go situation. The defense would stand and force a field goal for the 3-0 deficit after the turnover.
BJ Foster makes a huge play here to prevent a touchdown. pic.twitter.com/AdpB7UPJEA
— Longhorns Wire (@LonghornsWire) October 10, 2020
The Longhorns took the field again with Bijan Robinson at tailback this time around. On the first play Sam Ehlinger was picked off but Trey Brown was called for defensive holding to wipe it out. The Longhorns would take a couple of deep shots but wouldn’t hit on either to punt the ball right back to Oklahoma. A terrible punt gives them the ball at the 40.
After two plays Oklahoma was inside the Texas 30-yard line, having no issues with going right down the field. Rattler finds a wide open Marvin Mims running down the field for the easy touchdown. Oklahoma up 10-0 with 6:47 to go in the first quarter.
On third down Ehlinger finds Jordan Whittington to get into Oklahoma territory. Texas having trouble early on from running the football, especially on the interior against that Oklahoma front. Unfortunately for Texas the drive died once they got inside the 40. Texas punts the ball back to Oklahoma.
The quarter comes to a close with a Spencer Rattler throws an interception to DeMarvion Overshown and a return deep in Oklahoma territory.
Stats:
Sam Ehlinger 5/9 45 yards
Keaontay Ingram 1 carry, 13 yards
Jordan Whittington 3 receptions, 23 yards