{"id":462841,"date":"2026-10-11T08:54:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T08:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/462841\/"},"modified":"2026-10-11T08:54:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T08:54:13","slug":"what-texas-longhorns-players-said-after-crushing-loss-to-oklahoma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/462841\/","title":{"rendered":"What Texas Longhorns Players Said After Crushing Loss to Oklahoma"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Texas Longhorns got dealt a crushing blow on Saturday in Dallas with a 27-24 loss to the unranked Oklahoma Sooners<\/a> at the Cotton Bowl. <\/p>\n

For many of the players on the Texas roster, this marked their first loss to Oklahoma. The Longhorns had won the past two Golden Hats and nearly had a third. <\/a><\/p>\n

Multiple Texas players shared their honest feelings about the loss while speaking with reporters after the game. Here’s what they had to say: <\/p>\n

Ryan Wingo, WR\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half at Cotton Bowl. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

On the pain of the loss:<\/p>\n

“It’s a big sting for sure. My first time losing to OU. Nah, that’s a big sting. I can’t lie. It hurt for sure. But we on to the next game now.”<\/p>\n

On the offensive inconsistency: <\/p>\n

“I feel like we just got to be more complete as an offense. I probably got to do my job better. We’re gonna fix it. But just like you said, we’re just kind of inconsistent right now, but we’ll be better for sure.”<\/p>\n

On how the team picks up Arch Manning after the loss:<\/p>\n

“Just stay with him. That’s still our dog. He’s still our guy. So, like I said, just stay with him. Maybe whatever words of encouragement it takes. But like I said, I feel like we gotta take some pointers too. We gotta be there for him.”<\/p>\n

Arch Manning, QB\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) celebrates with quarterback Arch Manning (16) after scoring a touchdown against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half at Cotton Bowl. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

On how to overcome the offensive issues: <\/p>\n

“Yeah, I got to win on first and second down to make the game easier. I can’t be loose with the ball.”<\/p>\n

On the pick-six in the fourth quarter: <\/p>\n

“Yeah, I was trying to extend a play, throw it to Cam, and it just was high. Can’t do that backed up.”<\/p>\n

On how Texas bounces back from the loss:<\/p>\n

“Got to learn from it and be better.”<\/p>\n

Colin Simmons, DE\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons (1) celebrates after a tackle against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half at Cotton Bowl. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

On his message to Arch Manning after the loss: <\/p>\n

\u201cKeep his head up. I mean, at the end of the day, it’s not too much that you can say, but just move on to the next play. Don\u2019t harp on the past. I mean, at the end of the day, we blessed to be alive.\u201d<\/p>\n

On if Texas beat themselves:<\/p>\n

“We definitely beat ourselves. Only Texas can beat Texas, you know.”<\/p>\n

On the level of frustration after the loss:<\/p>\n

“Depends on who you’re talking to. Right now, it’s just next game mentality for me.”<\/p>\n

Brandon Baker, OL\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Brandon Baker (73) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

On the frustration from the offensive inconsistency:<\/p>\n

“It’s extremely frustrating, but we all got to watch this film, learn and grow from our mistakes, and keep pushing forward.”<\/p>\n

On the decision to kick the field goal instead of going for it on 4th and 2:<\/p>\n

\u201cI trust him. I trust our kicker, Gio. I trust Coach Sark. And shoot, it played out how it played out.\u201d<\/p>\n

On one of the positives from the game:<\/p>\n

“I felt like up front, at least in pass protection, I felt like we did a good job protecting Arch, giving him enough time, but like I mentioned, guys just learn to grow from mistakes.”<\/p>\n

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