There is one game on the Texas schedule every season that regardless of how good or bad either team is, it will always and forever be a spectacle.
The Red River Showdown, which takes place at a neutral site in Dallas between the Longhorns and their most hated rival Oklahoma, is often one of the best games of the year.
Last year was no exception, as the Longhorns looked like a playoff team in the first half, but had a historic collapse in the second half, blowing a 20-point lead. This game was also the start of a historic losing streak for the Longhorns.
Bleacher Report recently included it on their rankings of best neutral site games for 2022.
If this game is anything like Oklahoma’s thrilling 55-48 win over Texas last season, we’re in for a treat. But Oklahoma will have some new faces on the sidelines this time.
It has a new head coach in Brent Venables. Former Sooner quarterback Caleb Williams, who led the come-from-behind win over Texas last season, has since transferred to USC. Venables will choose between true freshman Nick Evers and UCF transfer Dillon Gabriel under center.
The Longhorns will have a new quarterback, too, as Texas’ Casey Thompson has transferred to Nebraska. Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian will have to pick between former Ohio State QB Quinn Ewers and freshman Maalik Murphy at quarterback.
Texas and Oklahoma don’t look like they’ll be playoff contenders in 2022, but this game in Dallas is always exciting regardless.
The Longhorns are hoping to have a bounce back season in general in 2022, and avenging that painful loss will certainly help in doing so.