Oklahoma faces Texas in Red River Rivalry matchup in Dallas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 4:33 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
College SportsOklahoma faces No. 1 Texas in the 122nd Red River Rivalry game on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Dallas. Both teams have struggled with their rushing attacks this season, with Texas ranked 81st and Oklahoma even lower at eighth-worst nationally. Oklahoma will need a strong defensive performance to upset Texas, especially against standout edge rusher Colin Simmons. The game is expected to hinge on which team can establish its rushing game effectively and if Oklahoma's defense can generate turnovers to help the offense.
- •Oklahoma and Texas meet in the 122nd Red River Rivalry.
- •Game scheduled for Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Dallas.
- •Oklahoma's rushing attack ranks as the eighth-worst nationally.
- •Texas features standout edge rusher Colin Simmons with 7.5 sacks this season.
- •Oklahoma's defense needs to generate turnovers for a chance to win.
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — 3 Things to Watch: Oklahoma vs. Texas
"Who will win the rushing battle?Over the past seven matchups in Dallas, the team that rushes the ball better wins the game. Both teams are not superb at running the football, but you typically never go against history, especially in the Cotton Bowl. Oklahoma football will take on No. 1 Texas in the 122nd Red River Rivalry game Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on ABC. The Sooners and the Longhorns have a ...
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