DALLAS – John Mateer had the chance to become an Oklahoma legend against Texas on Saturday, Oct. 11, after miraculously returning from injury only 17 days post-surgery.
But it was all Texas at the Cotton Bowl, as the 19th-ranked Longhorns spoiled No. 6 Oklahoma and Mateer's return en route to a 23-6 win.
Oklahoma got out to a quick 6-0 lead in the first quarter, but was held scoreless the rest of the game by a defense that was dominant in the final three periods. Texas outgained Oklahoma with 188 yards to the Sooners' 88 in the second half, and the Longhorns held the ball for all but 1:34 of game clock in the third quarter, taking control of the game as the Sooners' offense sputtered.
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It marked the third time in four seasons that Texas held the Sooners without an offensive touchdown at the Cotton Bowl.
