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Texas Football: 13 Wishlist Items for 2017

By Rob Wolkenbrod

Nov 5, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; The University of Texas Longhorns mascot reacts on the sidelines during the game with the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; The University of Texas Longhorns mascot reacts on the sidelines during the game with the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Samaje Perine (32) runs the ball against Texas Longhorns cornerback Kris Boyd (2) in the second quarter at Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Samaje Perine (32) runs the ball against Texas Longhorns cornerback Kris Boyd (2) in the second quarter at Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Beat Oklahoma

The 2017 edition of the Red River Rivalry game between Texas and Oklahoma will take place on Saturday, October 14. It’s arguably the biggest game of the year for both teams given their 100-plus year rivalry, which first began in 1900.

Along with upsetting USC, Tom Herman could win over supporters by winning the Red River Rivalry in his first year.

In 2015, Charlie Strong won this game for Texas and gave himself some momentum despite a down season. However, the Longhorns still finished 5-7.

Herman beating Oklahoma would earn himself his first big accolade at Texas, even more than defeating a potential quality and ranked team in USC. It would require yet another shootout, which Baker Mayfield and Co. have proven that they can do (and did so throughout the season), we will just have to see who steps up in a potential shootout game between these two schools next season.

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