5 Texas players to know ahead of this year’s Red River Rivalry game

Five players to watch when the Oklahoma Sooners take on the Texas Longhorns in the Red River Rivalry.

The week is here. The stage is set, and the Oklahoma Sooners are set to take on their most despised rival, the Texas Longhorns.

After beating Cincinnati on the road and hanging 50 points in a 30-point win against Iowa State, Oklahoma is 5-0 (2-0 Big 12). Texas is also 5-0 (2-0 Big 12) and has beaten Alabama on the road. The win against Alabama has catapulted the Longhorns’ season into the stratosphere. The expectations for Texas are now sky-high.

They enter the game ranked No. 3 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, while Oklahoma is No. 12.

When looking at how each team has recruited, Texas is more talented than the Sooners.

They are a deep team with a plethora of talent at every position group. Oklahoma’s hands will be full on Saturday. While the anticipation builds, we’ve highlighted five Texas players who will play a significant part in deciding who wins this game.

Check it out below.