Final thoughts on Oklahoma vs. Texas and the Red River Showdown

With kickoff approaching, here are a few final thoughts on the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas longhorns in the Red River Showdown.

The Red River Rivalry is set to take center stage for the 118th time in the history of the matchup. While neither Oklahoma nor Texas come into this game ranked in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, this game still has the attention of many across the nation.

Sure ESPN’s College Gameday will be in Lawrence, Kansas, for the Jayhawks tilt with TCU and has first place in the Big 12 implications, but this is still OU-Texas. It’s one of the best rivalries in sports.

With kickoff just a few hours away, here are a few final thoughts heading into the matchup.

Check out the rest of our pregame content as well.

5 things Oklahoma has to do to beat Texas.

Keys to the game.

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas Longhorns: Sooners Wire staff predictions

Red River Rivalry through the years.

Red River Rivalry Tale of the Tape.