Red River Rivalry preview: Sooners face top-ranked Longhorns in Dallas
Oklahoma and Texas will play Saturday, Oct. 10, at 2:30 p.m. CT at the Cotton Bowl, with ABC carrying the game. Texas is 4-0 and ranked No. 1 after wins over Ohio State and Tennessee, while Oklahoma is 2-2 following losses to Georgia and Michigan. Both teams are coming off byes, and Texas leads the all-time series 65-51-5.
Oklahoma enters this rivalry at 2-2 after defeats to Georgia and Michigan. Texas is 4-0 and ranked first following victories over Ohio State and Tennessee. Both teams rested during byes before the Dallas matchup. Oklahoma is listed as home for this even-year meeting, while Texas is the visitor.
ABC will televise the 2:30 p.m. CT start. Texas owns the all-time series at 65-51-5 and took last year's meeting 23-6. Brent Venables has a 1-3 record against the Longhorns. The Golden Hat is the prize for the victor, and this marks the Sooners' first time on ABC this season.
This game may draw attention from students, alumni, and sports fans across Oklahoma and Texas, plus neutral viewers. A competitive Oklahoma performance could boost campus morale and spending around Dallas, while a Texas victory may strengthen its national title hopes. The result could influence playoff discussions and fan expectations, though broader societal effects are likely limited to the sports community and regional economy.