Kickoff delayed for Texas-Oklahoma game due to missing pylons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 10:29 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
The Red River Rivalry matchup between Texas and Oklahoma commenced with a delay at the Cotton Bowl on October 10, 2026, as multiple pylons were missing from both end zones. The game was halted for over five minutes while staff searched for the pylons, which were eventually placed just before kickoff. Texas started the game by kicking off out of bounds, resulting in a penalty that allowed Oklahoma to begin on Texas' 35-yard line. The teams continue their historic rivalry in Dallas.
- •Texas and Oklahoma faced a kickoff delay due to missing pylons.
- •The game is taking place at the Cotton Bowl, a venue with a storied history.
- •Texas is 4-0 while Oklahoma stands at 2-2 this season.
- •Texas' kickoff resulted in an out-of-bounds penalty, giving Oklahoma favorable field position.
- •This marks the 122nd edition of the Red River Rivalry.
- 10:29 PMYahoo Sports — Texas, Oklahoma were ready to start the Red River Rivalry. What caused the kickoff delay?
"Texas football and Oklahoma were ready to play in the Red River Rivalry. But kickoff was delayed due to a missing pylon.
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