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 in Dallas. The Sooners, playing at home, erased a seven-point deficit in the fourth quarter before Sandell’s kick put them ahead for good.

Texas controls the first half

Texas scored the only points of the opening period when Cam Coleman caught a 41-yard pass from Arch Manning and Gianni Spetic added the kick for a 7-0 lead. Oklahoma tied the game in the second quarter after Dakoda Fields returned a blocked punt 0 yards for a score, followed by a Sandell kick.

The Longhorns answered with Manning’s 34-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Wingo and another Spetic kick. Spetic then added a 23-yard field goal, sending Texas to halftime with a 17-7 advantage. The quarter scoring was Texas 7-10-0-7 and Oklahoma 0-7-3-17.

Fourth-quarter swing

Sandell’s 53-yard field goal was Oklahoma’s only score of the third quarter, cutting the margin to 17-10. The Sooners then pulled even in the fourth when Lloyd Avant scored on a 2-yard run and Sandell kicked the extra point.

Oklahoma moved in front after Peyton Bowen returned an interception 42 yards for a score, with another Sandell kick making it 24-17. Texas responded with Manning’s 15-yard touchdown pass to Jermaine Bishop Jr. and Spetic’s kick, tying the game at 24. Sandell’s final field goal followed and settled the result.

By the numbers

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

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

Oklahoma improved to 3-2, while Texas fell to 4-1. Attendance at the Cotton Bowl was 92,100.

Sources

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