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Arch Manning Trolled Oklahoma Fans After Big Run Late in Texas's Win

Manning couldn't resist having a little fun at the expense of Sooners fans after a huge run in the fourth quarter.

Tim Capurso

Manning helped defeat the Sooners in his first taste of the Red River Rivalry.
Manning helped defeat the Sooners in his first taste of the Red River Rivalry. / Screengrab Twitter @CFBKings via ABC broadcast
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Riding a dominant defense, an offense that controlled the time of possession in the second half and a massive special teams play, the Texas Longhorns defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Tx., on Saturday.

And while quarterback Arch Manning's final stats—21 of 27 for 166 passing yards, a touchdown and 34 rushing yards—didn't jump off the page, the highly-touted sophomore signal-caller made some big plays, including a 29-yard run on third and short with under five minutes remaining in the game.

Manning knew how big of a run it was, because he was ready to have a little fun at the expense of the Sooners fans in attendance. After picking up the first down and entering Oklahoma territory on the field, Manning turned to the Sooners' section of fans and waved goodbye.

Manning's wave ended up being the football equivalent of calling game, as the Longhorns kicked a field goal to extend their lead to 23-6, all but ending a contest they indeed went on to win.

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Tim Capurso
TIM CAPURSO

Tim Capurso is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Prior to joining SI in November 2023, he wrote for RotoBaller and ClutchPoints, where he was the lead editor for MLB, college football and NFL coverage. A lifelong Yankees and Giants fan, Capurso grew up just outside New York City and now lives near Philadelphia. When he's not writing, he enjoys reading, exercising and spending time with his family, including his three-legged cat Willow, who, unfortunately, is an Eagles fan.

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