Oklahoma defeated 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 seal the upset at the Cotton Bowl.
The Sooners trailed heading into the second half but came storming back to topple the nation's top team. Reporters described it as an all-time classic. It marks a rare loss for Texas while sitting at number one.