Red River betrayal: Arch Manning's ex-roommate, Parker Livingstone, flocks to Oklahoma

"Never in a million years did I think I would be going into the portal looking for a new home," Livingstone wrote on X on Jan. 3. "Some things are out of my control. Such is the reality of the ever-changing landscape of college football. Emptied my tank every day for this great university, my teammates and all the good folks of Texas. Grateful."

A report from Bobby Burton of On Texas Football contradicted Livingstone's statement. The longtime Texas football analyst reported the WR was offered a six-figure NIL deal, but he turned it down to pursue other options. 

Livingstone — who had 29 receptions for 516 yards and six touchdown catches in 13 games in 2025 — may have faced increased competition had he stayed. Texas is eyeing former Auburn Tigers WR Cam Coleman, one of the top players in the transfer portal. He had 56 receptions for 708 yards and five TD catches in 12 games in 2025.

Five-star freshman WR Kaliq Lockett should also be in line for more targets next season after tallying two receptions for 35 yards and one TD catch in the Citrus Bowl. 

Texas will face Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on Oct. 10. Figure on Longhorns fans showering Livingstone with boos in the heated rivalry game. He has turned heel in their minds.