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Texas Rewatch: Texas Offense Executes, Defense Dominates Oklahoma in Red River

Eric Nahlinby: Eric Nahlin10/12/25

Texas put together its most complete game of the season, dominating Oklahoma on both sides of the ball. We break down how the offense executed efficiently and the defense set the tone in the Red River win.

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The video provides a detailed post-game analysis of Texas’s convincing 23-6 victory over Oklahoma, highlighting key performances, strategic adjustments, and overall team development. The discussion centers around the offense’s effective execution, particularly the emergence of quarterback Arch Manning’s growth and leadership in the pocket, the offensive line’s improved protection and run blocking, and the standout performance of running back Tre Weisner.

The wide receiver corps showed efficiency and reliability, especially on critical third downs. Defensively, Texas delivered an aggressive and dominant performance, applying relentless pressure on Oklahoma’s quarterback, John Mateer, forcing multiple turnovers and limiting big plays. The commentators praise the team’s resilience and cohesion, credit head coach Steve Sarkisian for his game plan adjustments after earlier criticism, and express optimism about Texas’s offensive identity and future prospects. The win is portrayed as a pivotal turning point, setting a foundation for the remainder of the season.

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