Red River Rivalry: Arch Manning, Texas defeat John Mateer, No. 6 Oklahoma
The Red River Rivalry has arrived. Oklahoma and Texas are squaring off at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday in one of the most anticipated games of Week 7.
Of course, for the Sooners, all eyes were on John Mateer and his health. He will suit up for OU and set up a battle with Arch Manning, who’s looking to help the Longhorns bounce back from a loss at Florida last week.
On3 is tracking the showdown between Oklahoma and Texas with live updates, analysis and instant reaction. Follow along throughout the Red River Rivalry matchup.
Final: Texas 23, Oklahoma 6
10/11/2025 05:57:00 PMTexas broke out in the second half as the defense kept Oklahoma out of the end zone. The Longhorns scored 20 straight points after halftime to come away with the 23-6 victory in the Red River Rivalry game, led by 166 passing yards and 34 rushing yards from Arch Manning.
4Q: Texas 23, Oklahoma 6
10/11/2025 05:45:46 PMSet up in large part by a 29-yard carry from Arch Manning, Texas got another field goal from Mason Shipley to extend the lead to 23-6 with 2:59 left. The Longhorns are on the precipice of pulling off the Red River Rivalry win.
Ryan Niblett runs back 75-yard punt return TD
10/11/2025 05:27:51 PMAfter a rough possession by Oklahoma, Ryan Niblett put Texas in even more control of Saturday’s Red River Rivalry game. He took a punt return back 75 yards for a touchdown, extending the Longhorns’ lead to 20-6 over the Sooners with 9:59 remaining.
Texas misses 56-yard field goal, comes up empty
10/11/2025 05:17:53 PMTexas had a decision to make on 4th and 3, and Steve Sarkisian sent out the kicking unit. Mason Shipley’s 56-yard attempt was on line, but fell short, meaning Texas couldn’t add on to its 13-6 lead with 11:33 to play.
John Mateer throws 3rd interception
10/11/2025 05:12:31 PMAfter a holding penalty wiped away a 33-yard run, John Mateer threw his third interception of the game. Intended for Deion Burks, the pass was tipped into the hands of Graceson Littleton, giving Texas the ball in Oklahoma territory.
End 3Q: Texas 13, Oklahoma 6
10/11/2025 05:06:31 PMTexas dominated time of possession in the third quarter, churning more than 13 minutes of clock on two possessions. Oklahoma had just five yards in the frame before a 21-yard strike from John Mateer to Deion Burks, setting up 1st and 10 at the OU 46-yard line to start the fourth quarter.
Texas gets another field goal, adds to lead
10/11/2025 05:03:38 PMArch Manning made some big-time throws, but the Texas drive stalled out at the Oklahoma 30-yard line. Still, Mason Shipley came out and hit the 48-yard field goal, extending the Longhorns’ lead to 13-6 with 27 seconds left in the third quarter.
Texas marches down field, takes lead to start 2nd half
10/11/2025 04:39:47 PMOn the opening possession of the second half, Arch Manning and Texas marched down the field. Manning capped the 14-play, 75-yard drive with a 12-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Moore to put the Longhorns ahead, 10-6, with 7:49 left in the third quarter.
Halftime: Oklahoma 6, Texas 3
10/11/2025 04:09:19 PMPoints were hard to come by in the first half of the Red River Rivalry game as Oklahoma took a 6-3 lead into halftime. The Sooners totaled 170 yards of offense through two quarters while the Longhorns had 114 at the break.
Mateer picked off in the end zone
10/11/2025 04:08:15 PMWith just a seconds left before halftime, John Mateer rolled out hoping to take a shot at the end zone. However, he threw his second interception of the game as Malik Muhammad was once again there to pick it off.
Texas gets on the board
10/11/2025 03:56:32 PMTexas’ offense stalled in the red zone, meaning the Longhorns had to settle for a field goal. Mason Shipley hit the 22-yarder to cut the Oklahoma lead to 6-3 with 4:24 left until halftime.
Helmet hits John Mateer’s throwing hand
10/11/2025 03:47:51 PMAs he scrambled on a broken play, John Mateer headed to the sideline favoring his right hand after a helmet hit it. ABC’s Holly Rowe reported Mateer is bleeding and the Velcro was pulled a bit, but the OU training staff did not appear overly concerned.
2Q: Oklahoma 6, Texas 0
10/11/2025 03:41:44 PMAfter a bobbled snap broke down a play, Oklahoma settled for another field goal. Tate Sandell drilled the 41-yard attempt to make it a 6-0 Sooners lead with 9:09 to play in the first half.
End 1Q: Oklahoma 3, Texas 0
10/11/2025 03:29:04 PMThe defenses showed out through the first quarter as Oklahoma took a 3-0 lead. Texas totaled just 40 yards of offense – 39 of which came from Arch Manning, who threw for 34 yards and rushed for five. The Sooners had 81 total yards, including 71 passing from John Mateer.
Texas field goal banks off upright
10/11/2025 03:23:31 PMAs Texas looked for a game-tying field goal, Mason Shipley’s attempt doinked off the right upright. That meant Oklahoma avoided giving up points after the turnover and will take over at the 45-yard line.
John Mateer intercepted
10/11/2025 03:18:11 PMFacing pressure from the Texas defense, John Mateer tried to find an open receiver. However, his pass sailed into the hands of Malik Muhammad, who intercepted it at the 44-yard line.
Oklahoma strikes first with FG
10/11/2025 02:51:57 PMOn the opening possession, Oklahoma got to the Texas 32-yard line before having to settle for a field goal. Tate Sandell’s 42-yard attempt was good, giving the Sooners an early 3-0 lead with 11:49 to play in the first quarter.
‘No limitations’ for John Mateer
10/11/2025 02:45:27 PMOklahoma head coach Brent Venables confirmed John Mateer will start Saturday. The Washington State transfer will also have “no limitations” and play with a wrap around his right thumb.
Coin toss
10/11/2025 02:44:22 PMTexas won the coin toss and opted to defer to the second half. That means Oklahoma will get the opening kickoff.
Tensions running high ahead of kickoff
10/11/2025 02:26:17 PMPlayers from both Oklahoma and Texas got into a headed exchange on their way to the tunnel just ahead of kickoff. Tensions are running high prior to the Red River Rivalry.
Final John Mateer injury update
10/11/2025 02:18:12 PMThe biggest storyline of the week has a resolution. Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer came off the final availability report, meaning he will play in Saturday’s game against Texas.
Pregame: Oklahoma vs. Texas
10/11/2025 02:12:26 PMAhead of kickoff, Texas is a 2.5-point favorite over Oklahoma in Saturday’s rivalry game, according to BetMGM. The over-under is 44.5.
Kickoff Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Channel: ABC
Announcers: Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit
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