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OU football struggles against Texas with quarterback challenges

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 11:31 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

OU football struggles against Texas with quarterback challenges
Summary

Oklahoma's struggles against Texas in the Red River Rivalry often stem from quarterback matchups. Under Brent Venables, the Sooners are 0-3 against Texas when their quarterback is at a disadvantage. Upcoming, starter John Mateer faces Texas quarterback Arch Manning, giving the Longhorns a perceived advantage. The teams meet this Saturday in their 122nd rivalry game, with Texas leading the series 65-51-5.

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  • •OU is 0-3 against Texas with a quarterback disadvantage under Venables.
  • •John Mateer plays against Arch Manning in Saturday's matchup.
  • •Last matchup ended 23-6 in favor of Texas.
  • •OU’s only touchdown against Texas in 2023 was in a 34-30 win.
  • •This game marks the 122nd meeting between the teams.
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  • 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Brent Venables' OU-Texas football woes start at quarterback | Mussatto's Minutes
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Brent Venables has struggled against Texas when OU football is at a quarterback disadvantage. That's bad news for the Sooners.

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