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Texas Upsets No. 1 Sooners

By the Associated Press

Posted Oct 11, 2008 9:45 PM CDT
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(AP) – This year, the storied Red River rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners lived up to the hype. No. 5 Texas trailed nearly all game, but QB Colt McCoy grabbed control in the fourth quarter and refused to let go, pulling away for a 45-35 victory over the top-ranked Sooners. "It was a game when every time somebody made a play, the other team would get more excited," said Texas coach Mack Brown. "It was one of the greatest football games I've ever seen."

Texas trailed by 11 twice in the first half and by 8 in the third quarter before spoiling a fake punt and turning it into a go-ahead field goal. It was the first time all season the mighty Sooners were behind, and they answered by regaining the lead. Then McCoy came right back with another go-ahead score, and his defense kept Oklahoma's Sam Bradford from finding an answer.

Texas running back Cody Johnson (31) scores against Oklahoma on a two-yard run during the fourth quarter.
Texas running back Cody Johnson (31) scores against Oklahoma on a two-yard run during the fourth quarter.   (Tony Gutierrez)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) celebrates a two-point conversion with offensive tackle Adam Ulatoski (74) during the fourth quarter.
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) celebrates a two-point conversion with offensive tackle Adam Ulatoski (74) during the fourth quarter.   (Tony Gutierrez)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy works the crowd in the fourth quarter against Oklahoma.
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy works the crowd in the fourth quarter against Oklahoma.   (Tony Gutierrez)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy passes against Oklahoma during the third quarter.
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy passes against Oklahoma during the third quarter.   (Matt Slocum)
Oklahoma defensive back Nic Harris (5) loses his helmet while trying to tackle Texas running back Chris Ogbonnaya (3) during the third quarter.
Oklahoma defensive back Nic Harris (5) loses his helmet while trying to tackle Texas running back Chris Ogbonnaya (3) during the third quarter.   (Tony Gutierrez)
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