The No. 3 Texas Longhorns dropped a stunner on Saturday to rival No. 12 Oklahoma, 34-30. Every year, the Red River Rivalry brings out the best of both teams and previous records and statistics must be thrown out.
Texas only had the lead twice in the game, and the first one was an 85-yard drive that ended with quarterback Quinn Ewers finding tight end Gunnar Helm in the end zone for a 22-yard pitch and catch on fourth down.
The second time Texas took the lead was in the fourth quarter when they capped off an 11-play, 55-yard drive with a 47-yard field goal by Bert Auburn.
Head coach Steve Sarkisian ultimately left too much time on the clock for Oklahoma, in which they scored in just under a minute to take the lead back and win the game.
Despite three crucial injuries to key players, including Jake Majors at center, Jalen Catalon at safety, and Ja’Tavion Sanders at tight end, and three turnovers, Texas only lost by four points on the biggest stage yet.
Although Texas outgained Oklahoma, the only thing that matters is the win. Here are the final numbers in Texas’ defeat versus Oklahoma.