Texas confirmed why it’s the top-ranked staff within the nation, dominating the Oklahoma Sooners in Dallas within the Crimson River Rivalry.
Quinn Ewers threw for 199 yards and a go-ahead landing and ran for a rating as he resumed his position as Texas’ beginning quarterback.
Ewers’ efficiency was simply one in every of many causes Texas cruised to a 34-3 win over No. 18 Oklahoma Saturday.
The a hundred and twentieth Crimson River Rivalry was additionally the primary time the faculties met within the annual conflict as members of the Southeastern Convention.
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Texas Longhorns defensive again Michael Taaffe (16) celebrates with followers after beating the Oklahoma Sooners 34-3 within the Crimson River Rivalry on the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, Saturday Oct. 12, 2024. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman/USA As we speak Community through Imagn Photos)
After lacking a while on account of an belly pressure, Ewers appeared to have a bit rust to knock off within the early portion of the sport.
“Definitely good to be back,” Ewers mentioned. “It was a rough start, but, overall, I think we did a good job of overcoming some adversity early.”
Texas operating again Quintrevion Wisner ran for 118 yards and a landing for the Longhorns, and his fumble on the finish of a long term was recovered in the long run zone by teammate Silas Bolden for a landing.
Texas Longhorns operating again Quintrevion Wisner (26) runs the ball through the Crimson River Rivalry in opposition to Oklahoma on the Cotton Bowl Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman/USA As we speak Community through Imagn Photos)
The annual recreation’s title is a nod to the Crimson River between Texas and Oklahoma. The sequence dates again to 1900 and has been performed yearly through the State Honest of Texas since 1929.
Oklahoma gained 5 of the final six Rivalry video games, when each packages have been within the Massive 12, however the Longhorns maintain a 64-51-5 sequence benefit.
Texas Longhorns vast receiver Ryan Wingo (5) runs for a primary down in opposition to the Oklahoma Sooners within the second quarter through the Crimson River Rivalry on the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman/USA As we speak Community through Imagn Photos)
Oklahoma’s points on offense continued Saturday. The Sooners managed three factors and 89 dashing yards on the day. Michael Hawkins Jr., the Sooners’ true freshman quarterback, completed with 148 passing yards and no touchdowns.
Oklahoma put up simply 237 complete yards of offense.
Texas went forward to remain when Ewers rolled to his proper, then threw again left to Gunnar Helm for a 7-yard TD early within the second quarter for a 7-3 lead. That was after the Longhorns trailed in a recreation for the primary time this season.
“We played well in all three phases. We don’t ever want to be one-dimensional,” fourth-year Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian mentioned. “When the offense was struggling early, we had the defense. … We felt like we built a team to do that.”
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Sarkisian, who beforehand served as Alabama’s offensive coordinator underneath Nick Saban, lauded the Crimson River Rivalry.
“I’ve been part of some great games, some great rivalries,” Sarkisian mentioned. “This one is just so unique.”
Texas will flip its consideration to the fifth-ranked Georgia Bulldogs. The extremely anticipated recreation kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET Oct. 19 in Austin, Texas.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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