The Red River Rivalry between No. 12 Oklahoma and No. 3 Texas was one for the ages, with the Sooners coming out on top in a thrilling 48-45 victory. Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Gabriel threw a late touchdown pass to seal the victory in a game that was back and forth throughout.
The Sooners got off to a hot start, scoring 21 unanswered points in the first quarter. Texas responded with a touchdown of their own, but Oklahoma was able to keep the Longhorns at bay for the remainder of the first half.
In the second half, Texas made a strong push to take the lead. They scored two touchdowns in the third quarter to take a 35-31 lead. But Oklahoma responded with two touchdowns of their own in the fourth quarter to take a 45-35 lead.
Texas was able to respond with a touchdown of their own to make it 45-42 with just over two minutes left in the game. But Gabriel was able to lead the Sooners down the field and throw a touchdown pass with just seconds left on the clock to seal the victory.
The win was a huge one for Oklahoma, as they now have a chance to make a run at the Big 12 title. Gabriel was impressive, throwing for over 300 yards and three touchdowns. The Sooners defense also stepped up, holding Texas to just 45 points despite their high-powered offense.
The Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas is always an exciting one, and this year’s game was no exception. Oklahoma came out on top in a thrilling 48-45 victory, and they will now look to build on this momentum as they make a run at the Big 12 title.
