Texas and Oklahoma prepare for intense showdown at Cotton Bowl
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 11:05 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Texas and Oklahoma are set to meet at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday at 2:45 p.m. This matchup continues the historic rivalry between the two programs, which have traded positions over the past year. Texas enters the game undefeated and ranked No. 1, while Oklahoma, with two losses, seeks to reestablish its status after a tough start. Both teams are expected to bring high emotions to the field, especially given the rivalrous atmosphere of the game, which has been played in Dallas since 1912.
- •Texas is unbeaten and a 7½-point favorite.
- •Oklahoma aims to bounce back after two losses.
- •Both teams entered the season with high expectations.
- •The rivalry game stirs significant emotions and history.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday at 2:45 p.m.
- 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — The Texas-Oklahoma rivalry can change things quickly, regardless of teams' records
"A year after Texas entered the game with two losses, the roles have flipped. Kirk Bohls explains why the Red River rivalry can turn quickly.
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