Texas prepares to face Oklahoma in Red River Rivalry at Cotton Bowl

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Texas prepares to face Oklahoma in Red River Rivalry at Cotton Bowl
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The Texas Longhorns return from a bye week to play the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Texas comes into the game ranked No. 1 in the AP top 25 poll, while Oklahoma holds a 2-2 record and is unranked. The matchup marks the 122nd edition of the Red River Rivalry, with Texas currently leading the series 65-51-5. Oklahoma’s offense has struggled, failing to score a touchdown against Texas in their last two meetings. The Sooners' quarterback, John Mateer, aims to improve his performance after recent challenges.

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  • •Texas is ranked No. 1, holding a 4-0 record and 1-0 in conference play.
  • •Oklahoma's John Mateer has thrown for eight touchdowns and four interceptions this season.
  • •Oklahoma has not scored a touchdown against Texas since 2023.
  • •The Red River Rivalry dates back to 1900, with Texas winning the first game 28-2.
  • •Texas leads the all-time series against Oklahoma 65-51-5.
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On Saturday, the Texas football team will return from its bye week to face Oklahoma. And it has for nearly a century, the Red River Rivalry game will be held at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.

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