Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas Longhorns: Sooners Wire staff predictions

Get ready for Saturday’s matchup between Oklahoma and Texas with predictions from our staff writers here at Sooners Wire.

Oklahoma 35, Texas 31

I think Bijan Robinson breaks the century mark in scrimmage yards. However, I expect Oklahoma will outpace Texas on the ground. The Longhorns have been bullied around in the run game all season long, which is a critical component of this game.

Spencer Rattler will have more time to throw against a defensive front that hasn’t scared anyone this season. The success of Kennedy Brooks and Eric Gray on the ground will open the opportunities in the passing game we’ve been waiting for.

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Oklahoma 38, Texas 31

Oklahoma and Texas renew their storied rivalry one more time. Who knows how many more of these games will happen as Big 12 foes as they look to make the journey to the SEC. But, we do know a few things.

  1. Bijan Robinson will be the single best player Oklahoma will match up against this regular season.
  2. The Sooners need to tackle better than they did last week.
  3. The offense has to continue to stacking good games together.

Oklahoma will have a challenge trying to limit Bijan Robinson; the Longhorns will try their hardest to get him at least 35 touches. The key is what Oklahoma can do to limit the effectiveness of those touches. Team tackling and stripping the ball are a couple ways to lessen the effect Robinson can have. Make Oklahoma-born Texas QB Casey Thompson beat you with his arm.

I think the Sooners do just that. And I think the offense continues to unlock itself. Robinson will get his, but Thompson will not make enough plays.

It will not be a blowout. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if it was a close game deep into the fourth quarter, but the Sooners will win this game. The Golden Hat remains in Norman for a third straight year.

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Oklahoma 30, Texas 27

Oklahoma continues to make a habit out of winning close games. This game will look a lot like last week as Texas looks to play ball-control offense with its running game, and the Sooners are forced to maximize every possession.

Spencer Rattler continues his high level of efficiency, and the Sooners running game has its best day on the ground. On the defensive side of the ball, the Sooners do well to contain Bijan Robinson as the tackling is better, but Casey Thompson beats them for a couple of big plays.

Ultimately, this year’s Red River Showdown comes down to the wire with Gabe Brkic hitting a game-winning field goal as time expires to give the Sooners the win.

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