Texas vs. Oklahoma: Battle for Supremacy in Red River Rivalry
The Red River Rivalry, one of the most iconic events in college football, returns with the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners meeting at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The 2024 edition is historic as it marks the first time the teams meet as conference rivals under the SEC banner. Surrounding the stadium, the State Fair of Texas adds to the electric atmosphere, with half the venue bathed in burnt orange and the other in crimson.The No. 1 Longhorns (5-0, 1-0 SEC) aim to avenge last year’s 34-30 defeat, a painful loss sealed by a last-minute touchdown pass from former Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel. However, the Sooners enter this game without Gabriel, who transferred to Oregon, and are also missing their top five receivers due to injuries.Oklahoma relies on true freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. to lead the offense. Hawkins stepped up after an injury to former five-star recruit Jackson Arnold, guiding the Sooners to a narrow 27-21 road win over Auburn in his first career start. Hawkins will become the first true freshman to start in the Red River Rivalry for Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Texas regains quarterback Quinn Ewers, who returns after missing three games due to injury. Ewers will look to capitalize on Oklahoma’s banged-up lineup, with Texas eager to secure a victory that maintains their perfect record.Key Moments from the Game
Texas Starts with Possession
The Longhorns won the coin toss and chose to receive, hoping to set the pace early.Texas Struggles on Offense
Texas has gone three-and-out twice so far, with Ewers missing key passes, including an open receiver on third-and-3. Oklahoma’s defense has looked sharp from the outset.Oklahoma's Missed Opportunity
After intercepting an overthrown pass by Ewers on third-and-14, Oklahoma couldn't convert the takeaway into points. Tyler Keltner missed a 44-yard field goal attempt, leaving the score tied.Notable Appearance
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey was spotted at the game, highlighting the significance of this first SEC matchup between the two rivals.Series History: Texas vs. Oklahoma
First Meeting: 1900
All-Time Record: Texas leads 63-51-5
Most Recent Matchups:
2023: Oklahoma won 34-30
2022: Texas won 49-0
Last 10 Meetings: Oklahoma leads 7-3
Oklahoma Sooners' 2024 Schedule
Aug. 30: vs. Temple (W, 51-3)
Sept. 7: vs. Houston (W, 16-12)
Sept. 14: vs. Tulane (W, 34-19)
Sept. 21: vs. Tennessee (L, 25-15)
Sept. 28: at Auburn* (W, 27-21)
Oct. 5: BYE
Oct. 12: vs. No. 1 Texas* (3:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN+ & Fubo)
Oct. 19: vs. South Carolina*
Oct. 26: at No. 8 Ole Miss*
Nov. 2: vs. Maine (2:30 p.m. | ESPN+, SEC Network +)
Nov. 9: at No. 18 Missouri*
Nov. 16: BYE
Nov. 23: vs. No. 7 Alabama*
Nov. 30: at No. 10 LSU*
Texas Longhorns' 2024 Schedule
Aug. 31: vs. Colorado State (W, 52-0)
Sept. 7: at No. 21 Michigan (W, 31-12)
Sept. 14: vs. UTSA (W, 56-7)
Sept. 21: vs. Louisiana Monroe (W, 51-3)
Sept. 28: vs. Mississippi State* (W, 35-13)
Oct. 5: BYE
Oct. 12: vs. No. 16 Oklahoma* (3:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo)
Oct. 19: vs. No. 4 Georgia* (7:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo)
Oct. 26: at Vanderbilt*
Nov. 2: BYE
Nov. 9: vs. Florida* (Noon | ABC or ESPN, Fubo)
Nov. 16: at Arkansas* (Noon | ABC or ESPN, Fubo)
Nov. 23: vs. Kentucky*
Nov. 30: at No. 14 Texas A&M*
The Red River Rivalry, one of the most iconic events in college football, returns with the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners meeting at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The 2024 edition is historic as it marks the first time the teams meet as conference rivals under the SEC banner. Surrounding the stadium, the State Fair of Texas adds to the electric atmosphere, with half the venue bathed in burnt orange and the other in crimson.The No. 1 Longhorns (5-0, 1-0 SEC) aim to avenge last year’s 34-30 defeat, a painful loss sealed by a last-minute touchdown pass from former Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel. However, the Sooners enter this game without Gabriel, who transferred to Oregon, and are also missing their top five receivers due to injuries.Oklahoma relies on true freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. to lead the offense. Hawkins stepped up after an injury to former five-star recruit Jackson Arnold, guiding the Sooners to a narrow 27-21 road win over Auburn in his first career start. Hawkins will become the first true freshman to start in the Red River Rivalry for Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Texas regains quarterback Quinn Ewers, who returns after missing three games due to injury. Ewers will look to capitalize on Oklahoma’s banged-up lineup, with Texas eager to secure a victory that maintains their perfect record.Key Moments from the Game
Texas Starts with Possession
The Longhorns won the coin toss and chose to receive, hoping to set the pace early.Texas Struggles on Offense
Texas has gone three-and-out twice so far, with Ewers missing key passes, including an open receiver on third-and-3. Oklahoma’s defense has looked sharp from the outset.Oklahoma's Missed Opportunity
After intercepting an overthrown pass by Ewers on third-and-14, Oklahoma couldn't convert the takeaway into points. Tyler Keltner missed a 44-yard field goal attempt, leaving the score tied.Notable Appearance
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey was spotted at the game, highlighting the significance of this first SEC matchup between the two rivals.Series History: Texas vs. Oklahoma
First Meeting: 1900
All-Time Record: Texas leads 63-51-5
Most Recent Matchups:
2023: Oklahoma won 34-30
2022: Texas won 49-0
Last 10 Meetings: Oklahoma leads 7-3
Oklahoma Sooners' 2024 Schedule
Aug. 30: vs. Temple (W, 51-3)
Sept. 7: vs. Houston (W, 16-12)
Sept. 14: vs. Tulane (W, 34-19)
Sept. 21: vs. Tennessee (L, 25-15)
Sept. 28: at Auburn* (W, 27-21)
Oct. 5: BYE
Oct. 12: vs. No. 1 Texas* (3:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN+ & Fubo)
Oct. 19: vs. South Carolina*
Oct. 26: at No. 8 Ole Miss*
Nov. 2: vs. Maine (2:30 p.m. | ESPN+, SEC Network +)
Nov. 9: at No. 18 Missouri*
Nov. 16: BYE
Nov. 23: vs. No. 7 Alabama*
Nov. 30: at No. 10 LSU*
Texas Longhorns' 2024 Schedule
Aug. 31: vs. Colorado State (W, 52-0)
Sept. 7: at No. 21 Michigan (W, 31-12)
Sept. 14: vs. UTSA (W, 56-7)
Sept. 21: vs. Louisiana Monroe (W, 51-3)
Sept. 28: vs. Mississippi State* (W, 35-13)
Oct. 5: BYE
Oct. 12: vs. No. 16 Oklahoma* (3:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo)
Oct. 19: vs. No. 4 Georgia* (7:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo)
Oct. 26: at Vanderbilt*
Nov. 2: BYE
Nov. 9: vs. Florida* (Noon | ABC or ESPN, Fubo)
Nov. 16: at Arkansas* (Noon | ABC or ESPN, Fubo)
Nov. 23: vs. Kentucky*
Nov. 30: at No. 14 Texas A&M*