Texas vs. Oklahoma final score, results: Quinn Ewers, Longhorns waltz to blowout win in Red River Rivalry

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Quinn Ewers' return to the cockpit of No. 1 Texas' attack went about as well as one could've expected on Saturday afternoon.

The Longhorns starter made his mark in his first game back after being sidelined the past two weeks with an oblique strain. Facing off against hated Red River rivals Oklahoma, Texas was in desperate need of a strong showing under center. Ewers gave them that and more, picking the Sooners apart to help orchestrate a blowout Longhorns victory, 34-3.

Ewers started the game with trouble, seeing his first pass of the game fall into the hands of Oklahoma DB Billy Bowman Jr. He — and his Texas teammates — appeared poised for a long day at the office when the first quarter came to a close, unable to find a scoring chance in any of their opening three possessions.

The Longhorns came to life in the second, however. So too did Ewers, who hit Gunnar Helm on a seven-yard score to add some color to Texas' scoreboard. The flood would come shortly thereafter, with Silas Bolden and Quintrevion Wisner finding pay dirt to push the Longhorns further out in front.

BENDER: Four takeaways from Texas blowout of OU

They would maintain add to their advantage in the second half. Ewers was a big reason why — the third-year hurler finished the day with 20-of-29 passing for 199 yards, two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) and that one unsightly interception. All told, it was a solid showing for Ewers, who warded off calls for big-name backup Arch Manning to get an opportunity with his steady offering in the game's final three quarters.

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Texas is a powerhouse, that much is true. Ewers and Co. proved it on Saturday afternoon, vanquishing its SEC adversary with little resistance. For the first time in two weeks, the No. 1 team will keep its rank through the weekend. Given all the upheaval that has taken place within the polls in recent weeks, that's a fairly big accomplishment.

The Sporting News tracked updates from this year's Red River Showdown between Oklahoma and Texas. Below are highlights, analysis, and more as two of college football's most prominent programs dueled for Red River supremacy at the Cotton Bowl.

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Texas vs. Oklahoma live updates, highlights from Red River Showdown

(All times Eastern)

End of fourth quarter: Texas 34, Oklahoma 3

6:47 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Ewers trots in from short-distance as the Longhorns bring their tally to 34 for the day.

Texas 34, Oklahoma 3

6:46 p.m.: Golden slips a pass beyond the secondary's detection, finding an outstretched Helm for a 30-yard gain on the trick play. Everything that can go wrong has gone wrong for Oklahoma.

6:44 p.m.: TURNOVER ON DOWNS! Hawkins opts to throw the ball out of play on 4th-and-third, bringing another Sooners drive crashing before his feet. Texas takes over...again.

6:35 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! Another Auburn effort splits the upright.

Texas 27, Oklahoma 3

6:29 p.m.: Bolden's chance gets in on the action once more! The Longhorns' star found a hole, slipped through it and slalomed 55 yards down the field before eventually being corralled on Oklahoma's 24. The Longhorns have hade the Sooners' number in every aspect of the game thus far.

6:28 p.m.: Oklahoma showed signs of life at times as it made its way towards Texas territory. In the end, the Sooners' efforts came up well short, with Venables' side forced to chalk up another possession due to a punt.

End of third quarter: Texas 24, Oklahoma 3

6:13 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! Auburn finds the mark from 41 yards out. The Longhorns extend their lead further.

Texas 24, Oklahoma 3

6:10 p.m.: The Longhorns gash the Sooners for another 11 yards courtesy of a pitch-and-catch between Ewers and Jaydon Blue. Texas is in the red zone.

6:08 p.m.: Ewers finds Matthew Golden for a 23-yard gain as Texas once again breaches OU territory.

6:05 p.m.: Things are still humming for the Longhorns as the third quarter rolls on. Another Sooners three-and-out has Texas own the prowl for that all-important death knell.

5:46 p.m.: We're back in action from the Cotton Bowl. Oklahoma's foibles continue, with the Sooners' offense sputtering once more under Hawkins' helm. Texas will get the ball back with a chance to turn this humble 18-point advantage into a gulf.

End of second quarter: Texas 21, Oklahoma 3

5:20 p.m.: Bert Auburn sees his effort stray wide as the quarter comes to a close.

5:15 p.m.: FUMBLE! Things go from bad to worse for Oklahoma, which sees yet another drive crumble after Taylor Tatum's 13-yard scamper comes to an end at the hands of Derrick Williams Jr., who sent Tatum crashing into the turf with an impressive tackle. As Tatum dwindled towards earth, he lost grasp of the ball. The ensuing fumble landed in Texas hands. Because of course it did.

5:10 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Wisner wasted no time making the Sooners pay for their indiscretion. He finds another hole, races through it and collects 43 yards on his way to pay dirt. It's been a dream quarter for Texas and a nightmarish one for Oklahoma.

Texas 21, Oklahoma 3

5:08 p.m.: FUMBLE! The Longhorns wrestle the ball away from Hawkins, with Anthony Hill Jr. forcing the ball out after one of the Sooners' patented QB run play designs.

Their offense will be licking its chops here, handed an offering inside of Oklahoma territory.

4:59 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Texas adds to its lead in the most dramatic fashion imaginable.

Here's the scene: Quintrevion Wisner rumbled down the pastures for 36 yards after mystifying a handful of burgundy-clad defenders. Just as he bore down on the goal line, he saw his parcel stripped away from him and sent twirling out of bounds. Just at the ball appeared destined to roll out of the back of the end zone — which would've resulted in a Oklahoma touchback — Silas Bolden springs to life, collecting the unruly sorceress and securing the score for the Longhorns.

Sometimes, you're good. Sometimes, you're lucky. Texas happened to be both on that play.

Texas 14, Oklahoma 3

4:58 p.m.: Ewers connects with Ryan Wingo, who darts 44 yards down the sideline before being brought down deep in Oklahoma territory. Texas is beginning to exert its might in this contest, quiet as its kept.

4:57 p.m.: Edwards and Oklahoma's offense produced some nice moments on their last escapade. However, the Sooners limped to the finish line, seeing their promising effort turn to ashes after Jovantae Barnes slipped on third-and-short.  Back to the Longhorns we go!

4:52 p.m.: Progress isn't always linear. Case in point: the Longhorns' drive stalls out after tallying just three yards in three plays.

4:45 p.m.: Brent Venables' side forced to punt once more after Barryn Sorrell bursts through the mire and brings Hawkins to the canvas on third-and-intermediate. The Longhorns' defense has looked as imposing as ever through 20 or so minutes.

4:32 p.m.: Helm does it again! Sarkisian dials up the misdirection, which sees Ewers veer to the right before tossing a feather to Helm, who outmuscled a handful of his markers to find pay dirt. That's more like it for Ewers and the Longhorns.

Texas 7, Oklahoma 3

4:30 p.m.: Gunnar Helm retrieves Ewers' bolt before thundering forward for 21 yards of his own. The moment was adorned with a leap over one of his adversaries, one which helped push Texas into the red zone.

4:28 p.m.: Ewers rifles an effort into DeAndre Moore Jr. on the sideline for 26 yards. That's Texas' first time moving the chains today. Now, the Longhorns are firmly in Sooners territory.

End of first quarter: Oklahoma 3, Texas 0

4:20 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! OU breaks open the scoring, with Tyler Keltner finding his mark from 42 yards out. This is the first time Texas has been losing a game at any point this season.

Oklahoma 3, Texas 0

4:18 p.m.: Oklahoma is finding a rhythm in its first offensive possession of the game. Hawkins and Co, make their way onto the cusp of the red zone courtesy of a barrage of short and intermediate runs and pass plays.

4:15 p.m.: The Longhorns' drive stutters once more, with Ewers' struggles looking more and more apparent. He had a pair of open options behind the first down marker on third-and-intermediate. However, he opted to run instead, not one of his go-to traits. Texas proceeds to send another punt hurtling into OU territory.

4:05 p.m.: Texas answers back with a stop of its own, taking advantage of Michael Taaffee's crunching sack on Hawkins to force an OU punt of its own.

3:58 p.m.: Ewers & Co. took over at their own 30, and Ewers started the drive with a three-yard completion to Juan Davis. But he couldn't find Isaiah Bond on third-and-3, resulting in a punt for the Longhorns.

3:53 p.m.: Oklahoma managed one first down before their offense stalled at the Texas 27-yard line — and then kicker Tyler Keltner missed the 44-yard field goal, ensuring Ewers' early interception didn't hurt the Longhorns too much.

3:48 p.m.: Ewers threw an interception on his first pass of the day. Facing third-and-14 after a sack and a short run, the Texas QB overthrew his receiver, and Oklahoma safety Billy Bowman Jr. grabbed it out of the air at the Longhorns' 45-yard line.

3:46 p.m.: Alabama kicked off to start the game, and Quinn Ewers and Texas will start on their own 25-yard line.

3:30 p.m.: Famous Texas grad Matthew McConaughey is ready to cheer on the Longhorns at the Red River Showdown.

3:00 p.m.: If you needed any further evidence that it will be Quinn Ewers — not Arch Manning — here's a look at his threads ahead of Saturday's contest.

2:50 p.m.: Both sides are out on the lawn. Not much longer now until two of the SEC's greatest rivals lock horns with one another.

2:30 p.m.: Check out Mike Hawkins Jr. and, more notably, his cowboy-inspired pre-game outfit while the Sooners strode into the Cotton Bowl.

2:20 p.m.: The Longhorns have an esteemed guest in their presence, with former national title winner Vince Young among cadre of luminaries set to watch on in the latest edition of the Red River Showdown.

How to watch Texas vs. Oklahoma

  • Date: Saturday, October 10
  • Time: 3:30 ET (2:30 p.m. local time)
  • Location: Cotton Bowl
  • TV channel: ABC
  • Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo

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David Suggs

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David Suggs is a content producer at The Sporting News. A long-suffering Everton, Wizards and Commanders fan, he has learned to get used to losing over the years. In his free time, he enjoys skateboarding (poorly), listening to the likes of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and D’Angelo, and penning short journal entries.