In a surprising turn of events, the Texas Longhorns defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 34-3 in the annual Red River Rivalry game at the Cotton Bowl. Despite an early interception by Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, the Longhorns quickly turned the game around by capitalizing on turnovers and maintaining control throughout the match. Ewers, returning from injury, displayed a strong performance with 199 passing yards and two touchdowns, while running back Quintrevion Wisner contributed 118 rushing yards. Oklahoma struggled with a lackluster passing offense and an ineffective rushing attack.
The Longhorns’ dominant victory over Oklahoma raises questions about their strength as a national title contender. While Texas has shown impressive performances this season, with an average margin of victory of 36.8 points, their success may be attributed to a relatively weak schedule. Wins against Michigan and Oklahoma were notable, but both teams have evident weaknesses. As Texas transitions to the SEC, tougher challenges lie ahead, starting with a matchup against Georgia.
While the win over Oklahoma gave Texas bragging rights in the rivalry, their upcoming game against Georgia will serve as a true test of their championship potential. The Longhorns’ ability to compete at a high level in the SEC remains uncertain, and their performance against formidable opponents will determine their chances of contending for a national title.
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