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Red River Instant Reaction: Texas Smacks No. 6 Oklahoma in 23–6 Win

Joe Cookby: Joe Cook10/12/25josephcook89

Texas shocks the Sooners with a dominant 23–6 win in the Red River Rivalry. We break down how the Longhorns controlled the game on both sides of the ball and what this means moving forward.

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The Inside Texas postgame reaction show analyzed Texas’ dominant 23-6 victory over the No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners, highlighting a complete team performance that silenced critics and showcased significant improvements, especially along the offensive line and defense.

Head coach Steve Sarkisian acknowledged the doubters and emphasized the team’s resilience after a tough loss to Florida. Texas controlled the game through a strong running game, efficient quarterback play from Arch Manning, and a suffocating defense that forced three turnovers and limited Oklahoma’s offensive production. The offensive line drastically improved, allowing just one sack and enabling a steady ground attack primarily led by Tre Wisner.

Defensively, Texas excelled in limiting the Sooners’ run game and disrupting the passing attack despite injuries to key secondary players. Special teams contributed a pivotal 75-yard punt return touchdown by Ryan Niblett, which helped seal the victory. The win marks a significant step for Texas as they look to build momentum heading into tougher SEC matchups, with confidence in their balanced offensive formula and a defense that can dominate under pressure.

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