Oklahoma beat number one ranked Texas 27-24 in the Red River Rivalry on 10 October 2026. Kicker Sandell nailed the field goal as time expired to clinch the win at the Cotton Bowl.
The Sooners trailed heading into the second half but came storming back to topple the nation's top team. Reporters called it an instant classic. It marks a shock result for Texas while holding the top spot in the nation.