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Texas special teams look to improve against Oklahoma in Red River Rivalry

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 10:30 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Texas special teams look to improve against Oklahoma in Red River Rivalry

Summary

Texas football prepares to face Oklahoma on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Dallas. The Longhorns are currently 4-0 and ranked No. 1 in the SEC despite ongoing struggles on special teams, including failed kickoffs and a punt return touchdown allowed against Tennessee. Assistant coach Jeff Banks acknowledged the need for more depth and consistent performance, emphasizing the importance of special teams in tight matchups. This year's Red River Rivalry may provide an opportunity for Texas to turn around its special teams issues, as past matchups have featured notable plays from the Longhorns' unit.

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•Texas is 4-0 and ranked No. 1 in the SEC.
•The game against Oklahoma is on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Dallas.
•Texas has struggled with special teams this season.
•Recent issues included kickoff inconsistency and allowed big returns.
•Texas historically performs well in special teams during the rivalry.

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10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Not much has been special about Texas' special teams, but Oklahoma may help fix slow start

What they're saying

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This season, special teams for Texas football have been anything but special. Will that change against Oklahoma in Saturday's Red River Rivalry matchup?
— Yahoo Sports

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