"DALLAS -- Ryan Niblett returned a punt 75 yards for a decisive touchdown in the fourth quarter and Texas got a much-needed 23-6 win over sixth-ranked Oklahoma in their annual Red River Rivalry game on Saturday. Arch Manning completed 21 of 27 passes for 166 yards and the go-ahead touchdown on the opening drive of the second half for the Longhorns (4-2, 1-1 Southeastern Conference), who were coming off a loss at Florida that knocked the preseason No. 1 team out of the AP Top 25."
"Niblett worked up the sideline in front of the Texas bench, and after making a cut inside near midfield bounced off a teammate and continued his sprint to the end zone for a 20-6 lead with 9:59 left. When the Sooners then gained 38 yards on three plays to the Texas 27 on the ensuing drive, Mateer had an incompletion before being sacked on consecutive plays and then had another incompletion on fourth-and-22."
Texas defeated sixth-ranked Oklahoma 23-6 in the Red River Rivalry thanks to a decisive 75-yard punt return for a touchdown by Ryan Niblett in the fourth quarter. Arch Manning completed 21 of 27 passes for 166 yards and threw the go-ahead touchdown early in the second half. Mason Shipley added three field goals. Oklahoma's John Mateer returned from recent hand surgery and went 20-of-38 with three interceptions. The Sooners managed two early field goals but failed to score after the second quarter. The Longhorns retained the Golden Hat and preserved a realistic College Football Playoff opportunity.
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