Texas vs. Oklahoma Recap: Mateer Under, Coleman Cash in OU Walk-Off

Oklahoma beat Texas 27-24 on a 47-yard Tate Sandell field goal as time expired. Texas led 17-7 at halftime behind two Arch Manning touchdown passes, but Oklahoma scored the next 17 points, including a 42-yard Peyton Bowen interception return, before Manning tied it at 24 with 6:32 left. Oklahoma finished with only 238 total yards and went 2 of 13 on third down, yet won on special teams and defense: a blocked punt returned for a score, the pick-six and two Sandell field goals. Two DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game.

What cashed

John Mateer under 2.5 passing TDs (alt, targeted -250 or better): CASHED

• Our read: Oklahoma was likely without LT Michael Fasusi (listed doubtful) and possibly LG Eddy Pierre-Louis against the Texas front, and Mateer had thrown two or fewer touchdown passes in three of his four games.
• What happened: Mateer did not throw a touchdown. He completed 18 of 26 passes for 155 yards with no interceptions and ran 12 times for minus-6 yards. Oklahoma's only offensive touchdown was a 2-yard Lloyd Avant run.
• Worth watching: Oklahoma passed for just 155 yards. Touchdown unders on a quarterback missing key linemen against a strong front are worth a look again.

Cam Coleman 3+ receptions (-245 at FanDuel): CASHED

• Our read: Coleman had three or more catches in three of Texas's four games and is a featured target for Manning.
• What happened: He caught five passes for 110 yards, 2.5 clear of the line, with a long of 42. His 41-yard touchdown opened the scoring in the first quarter.
• Worth watching: Coleman led Texas with 110 receiving yards and tied Emmett Mosley V for the team lead with five catches. When he is this involved early, his yardage line is worth checking alongside the receptions number.

How the game played out

Texas moved the ball better, finishing with 382 total yards to Oklahoma's 238, and Manning threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns, including a 34-yarder to Ryan Wingo and a 15-yarder to Jermaine Bishop Jr. His two interceptions were costly. The second one, returned 42 yards by Bowen, gave Oklahoma its first lead at 24-17 midway through the fourth. Oklahoma committed zero turnovers, and after Texas tied it, Sandell won it with a 47-yarder as time expired.

Trends to watch

• Mateer ran 12 times for minus-6 yards. While his line is banged up, check his rushing number closely before playing an over.
• Lloyd Avant carried 10 times for 72 yards and the 2-yard touchdown run that tied it at 17. He is the Oklahoma back seeing the useful work.
• Texas ran 32 times for 122 yards. Manning is carrying the offense through the air, which keeps his receivers' lines in play.

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