Arch Manning's two fourth-quarter interceptions doom Texas in loss to Oklahoma

Top-ranked Texas lost to unranked Oklahoma 27-24 after quarterback Arch Manning threw two critical fourth-quarter interceptions. The loss marks a significant upset in the Red River Rivalry.
Why it matters
The defeat of the top-ranked team significantly alters the college football landscape and impacts the draft stock of high-profile players.
Texas is No. 1 no more, after a two-interception fourth quarter from quarterback Arch Manning handed Oklahoma a come-from-behind victory in the Red River Rivalry.
The Longhorns led 17-7 at halftime, but the second half was a disaster for Manning and Texas, and Oklahoma won 27-24 with a field goal as time expired. Texas entered the game 4-0 and the top-ranked team in the country; Oklahoma entered 2-2 and unranked.
Texas punted on all three of its third-quarter possessions, and in the fourth quarter, Manning threw two interceptions. The first was a pick-six that gave Oklahoma its first lead of the game, and the second set up Oklahoma’s game-winning field goal.
Manning’s numbers -- 19 of 31 for 260 yards, with three touchdowns and two interceptions, plus 20 rushing yards -- don’t look terrible. But his fourth quarter performance is what will be remembered from this game.
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