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No. 1 Texas defeats No. 18 Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, winning 34-3

No. 1 Texas defeats No. 18 Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, winning 34-3

11:02 p.m., October 12, 2024

As Hawkins Jr.’s final pass sailed over the head of his intended receiver, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian and Ewers placed the Golden Hat trophy on their heads to celebrate their 34-3 victory over the Sooners in the Red To crown River Rivalry.

With 34 unanswered points, the Longhorns improve to 6-0 for the first time since 2009.

10:54 p.m., October 12, 2024

At the start of the two-minute warning, Oklahoma’s offense had been unable to find a pulse throughout the Red River rivalry.

The Sooners put together an 11-play, 38-yard drive in the first quarter that resulted in a field goal, and since then the Sooners have either punted or turned the ball over on every possession.

Hawkins Jr. had not exceeded 100 yards rushing until the current drive. Additionally, the current drive marks the first time Oklahoma has crossed midfield since the first half. If the score holds, it would be OU’s worst loss since 2022, when they lost 49-0 to Texas.

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10:46 p.m., October 12, 2024

After Oklahoma’s turnover on downs, Texas made quick work of the short field, scoring in just three plays.

The first play was the most magical as Ewers passed it to Golden, who then threw it down the field to Helm for a 30-yard connection. Not only did the flea flare spark a riot from the UT crowd, it also brought Texas to OU’s one-yard line.

Two plays later, Ewers ran into the end zone for his first rushing touchdown of the season. With 34 unanswered points, Texas leads 34-3 with nearly five minutes left in the contest.

10:29 p.m., October 12, 2024

The Longhorns took advantage of Bolden’s 55-yard punt return and extended their lead to 24 with a 29-yard field goal. Auburn now has a two-for-three rate on field goal attempts and a three-for-three rate on extra-point attempts.

Although Texas continues to increase its lead, they have only scored a touchdown in the red zone once on three attempts – four of which included Auburn’s missed field goal at the Oklahoma 26-yard line.

The Longhorns lead 27-3 midway through the fourth quarter.

9:57 p.m., October 12, 2024

Auburn scored a 41-yard field goal after missing its first attempt at the end of the first half, giving Texas a 24-3 lead.

Taking a more conservative approach, the Longhorns completed just two plays for 10 yards, a 23-yard reception to wide receiver Matthew Golden and an 11-yard catch to running back Jaydon Blue.

Texas’ 11-play, 45-yard drive was enough to put Auburn within field goal range.

9:19 p.m., October 12, 2024

Unlike their previous drive, the Longhorns were unable to capitalize on the defense’s forced turnover, as kicker Bert Auburn missed a 44-yard field goal attempt that would have extended Texas’ lead to three points.

After a slow offensive start, the No. 1 team in the country came into its own in the second quarter, scoring all 21 of the team’s points in 15 minutes. Texas had only rushed for a total of 13 yards in the first game, but had gained 235 yards by halftime – 113 on the ground and 122 through the air. After consecutive forced fumbles, the Longhorns scored 14 of those points in less than a minute and 15 seconds.

The Sooners didn’t have much success on offense, averaging just 3.2 yards per play and 107 total yards in the half. Trying to lean on its running game, the most yards Oklahoma had accumulated during a drive was 38, which led to their only points.

9:15 p.m., October 12, 2024

Things have only gotten worse for the Sooners.

After freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. fumbled on the second play of their final drive, leading to Texas’ 43-yard rushing touchdown, freshman running back Taylor Tatum fumbled on the first play of the next drive.

Texas was already down 3:21 before halftime and received the ball at Oklahoma’s 38-yard line.

9:09 p.m., October 12, 2024

Wisner wasted no time and made up for his mistake on the final drive.

Less than a minute after his fumble, the Longhorns defense stripped Hawkins Jr. to give the offense the ball back at the OU 43-yard line.

On the first play of the drive, the sophomore rushed for a 43-yard rushing touchdown, the longest run of his college career. Wisner fended off a tackle, went outside and ran down the left sideline.

Texas leads 21-3 with just under two minutes left before halftime.

8:53 p.m., October 12, 2024

Rivalry games always promise some of the wildest moves.

That was the case with Texas’ second touchdown.

After true freshman wideout Ryan Wingo’s 44-yard reception, sophomore running back Quintrevion Wisner nearly capped the drive with a 36-yard rushing touchdown before being inches from the end zone.

Senior wide receiver Silas Bolden was the first to grab the loose pigskin, fell on the football and scored the Longhorns’ second touchdown of the game – Bolden’s second of the season.

The wild play capped Texas’ four-play, 84-yard drive and extended its lead to double digits.

8:31 p.m., October 12, 2024

After a slow start, the Longhorns offense has started to find its footing.

After two straight three-and-outs, Ewers and the offense orchestrated a 10-play, 75-yard drive to give Texas a 7-3 lead.

After two receptions for 20 yards, Ewers capped the drive with a seven-yard touchdown to tight end Gunnar Helm. Ewers rolled out to his right and threw the ball across his body to the open tight end on the left side of the field for the score.

Ewers went 6 of 7 for 65 yards during that drive after going 2 of 4 for 8 yards and intercepting the first three combined.

8:12 p.m., October 12, 2024

After a 44-yard miss, Kelter returned the favor in the next timeout by hitting a 42-yard field goal to give Oklahoma a 3-0 lead.

The Sooners capitalized on Texas’ poor punt and took control at their own 37-yard line. Although the offense only produced one play of 10 yards, the 11 play of 38 yards was enough to put them in field goal position.

This is the first time Texas has trailed all season.

7:53 p.m., October 12, 2024

After gaining excellent field position through Billy Bowman Jr.’s interception from the Texas 45-yard line, Oklahoma had an opportunity to capitalize on the forced turnover.

However, kicker Tyler Keltner couldn’t give the Sooners an early lead as he missed the 44-yard field goal attempt wide right.

The score remains at 0 per person.

7:48 p.m., October 12, 2024

The Sooners defense is busy early.

After Oklahoma sacked Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers on the first play of the game, he intercepted Ewers two plays later. On his first pass down the field, Ewers overthrew his intended target, causing the football to fall into the lap of defensive lineman Billy Bowman Jr., setting up Oklahoma’s offense at the Texas 45-yard line.

7:22 p.m., October 12, 2024

One of college football’s most historic rivalries is upon us.

For the first time in SEC history, Texas and Oklahoma will meet in the 120th meeting between the two programs. Although the Sooners have won 11 of the last 15 meetings, the Longhorns hold the top spot in the AP Top 25 poll – the first time since 1984 that Texas is ranked No. 1 in the game against Oklahoma.

A battle of bragging rights and surface-level boundary debates, the mid-October matchup could shake up conversations about the College Football Playoff and route for several teams outside of OU and the Longhorns.

6:39 p.m., October 12, 2024

With game time less than an hour away, the Cotton Bowl field is ready to rock. Here’s a look at the many new and old field designs presented at the 120th meeting:

  • SEC logo placed on the 25-yard line for the first time ever
  • Red River Rivalry logo painted at midfield
  • Team colored end zones and away lines in both red zones