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Freshman Caleb Williams takes over at QB, ignites Oklahoma offense in 'epic' Red River Showdown comeback

In another Texas-Oklahoma classic, Lincoln Riley's quarterback switch propelled the sixth-ranked Sooners to a historic comeback.

Already in a deep hole in the second quarter, OU quarterback Spencer Rattler fumbled trying to make a play, and Texas recovered. The No. 21 Longhorns scored three plays later to take a 35-17 lead with 6:41 left in the second quarter. It was Rattler's second turnover of the game after an interception in the first quarter that went straight to Texas safety B.J. Foster.

Oklahoma freshman Caleb Williams, who had previously been used in spot duty this season, took over and led the Sooners to a 55-48 win that marked the first time in the history of Texas football that the Longhorns lost a game they'd led by 21 points.