Sandell’s 47-yard field goal lifts Oklahoma past Texas, 27-24

Sandell decides the finish

Tate Sandell’s 47-yard field goal provided the final points Saturday as the Oklahoma Sooners defeated the Texas Longhorns 27-24 at the Cotton Bowl. The kick completed a 17-point fourth quarter for Oklahoma, which rallied from a seven-point deficit entering the period.

Texas builds an early lead

Texas scored first in the opening period when Cam Coleman caught a 41-yard touchdown pass from Arch Manning, with Gianni Spetic’s kick making it 7-0. Oklahoma tied the game in the second period when Dakoda Fields returned a blocked punt 0 yards for a touchdown, followed by Sandell’s kick.

The Longhorns answered with Manning’s 34-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Wingo and then extended their lead on Spetic’s 23-yard field goal. Texas led 17-7 at halftime after scoring 10 points in the second period while Oklahoma scored seven.

Fourth-quarter rally

Sandell’s 53-yard field goal was the only scoring play of the third period, cutting Texas’ lead to 17-10. Oklahoma then tied the game in the fourth when Lloyd Avant scored on a 2-yard run and Sandell added the kick.

Texas regained the lead when Peyton Bowen returned an interception 42 yards for a touchdown, with Sandell’s kick making the score 24-17. Oklahoma answered with Jermaine Bishop Jr.’s 15-yard touchdown reception from Arch Manning and Sandell’s extra point, tying the game at 24. Sandell’s 47-yard field goal then put Oklahoma ahead 27-24.

By the numbers

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer completed 18 of 26 passes for 155 yards. Avant carried 10 times for 72 yards and a touchdown, while Isaiah Sategna III had five receptions for 64 yards.

Manning completed 19 of 31 passes for 260 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Derrek Cooper rushed eight times for 41 yards, and Coleman finished with five receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown.

Oklahoma finished with a 3-2 record, while Texas fell to 4-1. Attendance at the Cotton Bowl was 92,100.

Sources

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