Is the season over? Did Saturday's Purple River Rivalry change into a Purple River Remorse for No. 1 l, which received't have the ability to name itself No. 1 come Sunday afternoon when the brand new rankings come out? s to archrival Oklahoma – on Tate Sandell's 47-yard walk-off discipline aim absolutely will value Texas its ballot place, however not its SEC or Faculty Soccer Playoff ambitions.
As rivalry video games go, this one was up there: a struggling OU workforce with an embattled coach and an embattled quarterback e to the top-ranked workforce within the nation. The Sooners rewrote Saturday's script over the ultimate two quarters. And the loss stings, even hurts, nevertheless it doesn't imply Texas can't find yourself within the SEC title sport come December. The Longhorns' margin of error has simply been worn out, that's all.
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We noticed two massive g interceptions and a few expensive penalties. We noticed Gianni Spetic's first missed discipline aim as a Longhorn, p's first profession landing catch and we noticed Texas blow a 10-point halftime benefit by going punt, punt, punt, punt, interception to begin the second half.
Right here's what else we noticed throughout Saturday's loss:
Fourth-quarter miscues will tarnish Arch Manning's legacy
Manning had an opportunity to bolster his bona fides as a Longhorns legend, however his two fourth-quarter interceptions helped seal Oklahoma's 27-24 upset win. The Texas quarterback had moments of brilliance; nonetheless, the errors within the cauldron of the Cotton Bowl received't be forgotten by Texas followers, particularly if the Longhorns fall in need of the CFP.
For the day he was 19 of 31 for 260 yards, three touchdowns and two picks. His OU counterpart, John Mateer, was 18 of 26 for 155 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions.
Texas' protection stays elite, however wants some assist
The Texas protection stays adequate to beat any workforce within the nation, which is small solace for the Longhorns after their gorgeous loss to Oklahoma. It held OU to 238 yards of offense and gave Manning and the Texas assault likelihood after likelihood. However the Longhorns didn't power any turnovers, and taking away the ball stays probably the most vital means of any protection.
The Sooners linked on two massive move performs on their remaining drive to arrange the win. For the sport, the Longhorns outgained OU (382-238 complete yards, outrushed the Sooners 122-83, threw for extra yards (260-155), had extra first downs, averaged 6.1 yards per play vs. OU's 4.2 mark, had extra sacks, extra tackles for loss – and got here up brief.
Particular groups woes maintain plaguing Texas
In its final sport, Texas gave up a punt return for a landing for the primary time in 13 years and didn’t cowl an onside kick late in opposition to Tennessee that would have value Texas the win. In opposition to Oklahoma, the Longhorns allowed a blocked punt recovered for a landing for the primary time since 2009. Mixed with continued small errors like a 28-yard punt from Mac Chiumento and two timeouts wasted on lineup points, particular groups performed an enormous position in one of many greatest Purple River Rivalry upsets.
Up subsequent for Texas: Florida
It'll be an 11 a.m. kickoff subsequent Saturday at Royal-Memorial Stadium on both ABC or ESPN. It's a rematch, after all, of the Gators' 29-21 win final 12 months in Gainesville that ended up costing Texas a CFP berth.
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