Texas 24, Oklahoma 17: Bob Stoops said “That’s an excuse”

Charlie Strong, Texas head coach

Putting on the hat, it was special just because we knew we won the game,

Naashon Hughes, Texas defensive end

I was holding on [to Mayfield] for dear life,

Charlie Strong, Texas head coach

I think they said they didn't want to see me get fired so they were going to step up and play for me,

Bob Stoops, Oklahoma head coach

I don't buy that they weren't ready to play. I don't (think we came out flat). That's an excuse. I didn't feel that way.

Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma quarterback

You can't harp on the losses. It can either make you better or make you worse.

Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma quarterback

We came out a little flat and didn't execute.

Texas got back into the win column in a big way on Saturday by smothering No. 10 Oklahoma in the Red River Showdown, 24-17.

a major disappointment, a 24-17 loss to Texas Saturday in the Cotton Bowl.

Associated Press

Strong's defense harassed Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield and the offense made just enough plays to show Texas fans that better times might not be so far away.