The Red River Rivalry is (finally) nearly upon us, and there is quite a bit of information you'll want to have in your back pocket by the time the game kicks off.
So, here's anything and everything you could want to know about the rivalry game between the No. 1 Texas Longhorns, who are 4-0 overall, and the (unranked) Oklahoma Sooners, who have started the year 2-2:
How to watch No. 1 Texas Longhorns vs. Oklahoma Sooners
As per tradition, the Horns and Sooners will take the field at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, TX, situated almost perfectly between the two teams' homes in Austin, TX, and Norman, OK.
- Date & Time: Saturday, Oct. 10, at 2:30 p.m. CT
- Location: Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas, TX
- TV/Streaming: ABC, fuboTV
- Radio: AM 1300 The Zone
For years, the game kicked off at 11 a.m. CT, but since joining the SEC, the rivalry has kicked off in the afternoon window at 2:30 p.m.
Fans will be able to tune into the game on ABC or stream the action on fuboTV. For those who still prefer the radio call, Austin's local station, AM 1300 The Zone, will have everything you need.
Clear skies forecast for Red River Rivalry
At kickoff on Saturday, the forecast includes clear, sunny skies and a high temperature of 85º, with a slight breeze of no more than 5 MPH and the humidity barely above 40%. In other words, it is expected to be a perfect day for football.
Latest injury updates for Texas vs. Oklahoma
Based on the teams' initial injury reports, Texas and Oklahoma were looking at very different availabilities for their depth chart:
Texas Longhorns availability report vs. Oklahoma
- Jordan Coleman, OL, out
- Kaliq Lockett, WR, doubtful
- Justus Terry, DL, doubtful
- Nick Townsend, TE, probable
Oklahoma Sooners availability report vs. Texas
- Taylor Heim, LB, out
- Trell Harris, WR, out
- Xavier Robinson, RB, out
- Jacobe Johnson, DB, out
- Trynae Washington, TE, doubtful
- Michael Fasusi, OL, doubtful
- Fred Hinton, OL, doubtful
- Jer'Michael Carter, WR, questionable
- Cole Sullivan, LB, questionable
- Michael Boganoawski, DB, questionable
- Eddy Pierre-Louis, OL, questionable
- Jack Van Dorselae, TE, questionable
- Owen Heinecke, LB, probable
So, while just four Longhorns total were included in Texas's availability report, the Sooners had to list a baker's dozen on their initial injury list.
Spread, moneyline, total for Longhorns vs. Sooners
As the No. 1 team in the country, it came as no surprise that the Horns were favored over their rivals, but oddsmakers in Vegas still had the rivalry coming down to a close final score.
- Spread: -7.5 Texas, +7.5 Oklahoma
- Moneyline: -335 Texas, +265 Oklahoma
- Over/Under: +/-38.5 points
Odds are courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook. Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Announcers and commentators for Texas vs. OU
- Sean McDonough, play-by-play
- Greg McElroy, analyst
- Katie Georgia, sideline
ABC and ESPN are trotting out one of their usual crews on Saturday, including former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy as the in-game analyst.
Texas HC Steve Sarkisian vs. Oklahoma HC Brent Venables history
Steve Sarkisian was named the Horns' head coach in 2021, and Texas has since gone 3-2 in the Red River Rivalry.
However, since Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables took over in Norman in 2022, the Longhorns have 3-1 against the Sooners, including holding OU touchdown-less in Texas's three victories.
- 2022 (first meeting): Texas 49, Oklahoma 0
- 2023 (OU's only win): Oklahoma 34, Texas 30
- 2024: Texas 34, Oklahoma 3
- 2025: Texas 23, Oklahoma 6
Since Sarkisian and Venables started going head-to-head at the Cotton Bowl, Texas has outscored Oklahoma 136-43.
Red River Rivalry all-time series history
This will be the 122nd meeting between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners. Through the first 121 meetings, the Horns claimed a pretty significant edge in the series.
- Texas vs. Oklahoma overall record: 65-51-5, Texas
- First-ever meeting: Texas won 28-2 (1900)
- Most recent meeting: Texas won 23-6 (2025)
The last time the Horns entered the matchup as the No. 1 team in the country (2024), Texas walked away with a 34-3 win over then-No. 18 Oklahoma. In both 1964 and 1965, a No. 1 Texas team played an unranked Oklahoma squad, walking away victorious on both occasions.
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