Texas report card: Manning, special teams struggle in loss to Oklahoma
Texas fell to Oklahoma 27-24 in the Red River Rivalry. In the report card, Arch Manning and the Longhorns' special teams received low grades. Colin Simmons was again a standout for Texas.
Texas absorbed its first defeat of the 2026 season in Dallas, falling 27-24 to Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl on Oct. 10. The game was the Red River Rivalry, and the Longhorns' report card singled out Arch Manning and the special teams for poor marks.
Colin Simmons earned praise again for Texas. A fourth-quarter reception by Cam Coleman, with Oklahoma's Peyton Bowen covering, helped Texas move the chains, but it wasn't enough to avoid the loss.
The result may shape how fans, students, and alumni discuss Texas's season, especially quarterback play and special teams. It could also influence national rankings and playoff conversation, affecting media coverage and game-day spending around Austin and Dallas. For Oklahoma supporters, the win may boost optimism. These effects are likely limited mostly to the college football community.