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Mack Brown recently joined Big 12 Radio’s Red River Special on SiriusXM to discuss the heated rivalry game between Texas and Oklahoma.
Former Texas head coach Mack Brown understands the Red River Rivalry better than anyone. Continue reading “Mack Brown on the Red River Rivalry, “It’s a bowl game at midseason””
The Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners prepare for the 120th meeting in the series. How does the burnt orange come out on top?
On a Football Friday ahead of Texas-OU weekend, the topic of Billy Bowman’s decommitment was the topic of discussion. What events could have led to the talented athlete suddenly reopening his recruitment. Locked on Longhorns discuss the rumors circulating. Could it be that the Longhorns aren’t looking good on the field? Losing to unranked teams or could it be he wants to be closer to his girlfriend at Oklahoma?
Breaking down Cam’s three concerns for the Red River Rivalry. With so many issues on the defensive side of the ball, where are the main problems for this football team? Tackling has been one that has been focused on each week. Plus dealing Spencer Rattler while Texas has had their problems getting to the quarterback. The Longhorns need to find a way to limit yards after the catch.
Plus we make our picks for the x factors in this game. Who on offense and defense is going to need a big game for the Longhorns in order for them to beat Oklahoma? Game predictions as well. Who is drinking the kool aid and who isn’t buying in to this Texas Longhorns football team in 2020.
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Although Texas deploys one of the most high-powered offenses in the country, there’s several areas of concern ahead of the Oklahoma matchup.
After narrowly escaping Texas Tech with a win, the Longhorns suffered a heartbreaking loss to TCU the following week. Continue reading “Texas vs. Oklahoma: Three areas of concern for the Longhorns”
To say this is an important Red River Shootout would be an understatement. Here are who the experts are picking for Saturday’s TX-OU game:
The power of the Big 12 is at stake this week with Texas and Oklahoma squaring off against each other in Dallas.
The Longhorns are coming off an embarrassing loss to TCU at home and a nervy 2-1 record. The Sooners are in worse shape, dropping their opening two conference matchups to Kansas State and Iowa State.
Both teams had Big 12 championship hopes that can be swiped away with a loss on Saturday. Baylor, Kansas State, Iowa State, and Oklahoma State will all be looking to take advantage of the two powerhouses having down years.
To say this is an important Red River Shootout would be an understatement. Tom Herman will need a win to cool off his seat while Lincoln Riley will be trying to avoid a three-loss season for the first time in his career.
Here are who the experts are picking for Saturday’s Texas-Oklahoma game:
Bobby Burton – Texas 34, Oklahoma 38
Chip Brown – Texas 43, Oklahoma 40
Jeff Howe – Texas 31, Oklahoma 27
Taylor Estes – Texas 38, Oklahoma 41
Mike Roach – Texas 34, Oklahoma 37
Dennis Dodd: Oklahoma wins, Oklahoma covers
Chip Patterson: Texas wins, Texas covers
Tom Fornelli: Oklahoma wins, Oklahoma covers
Barrett Sallee: Oklahoma wins, Oklahoma covers
Ben Kercheval: Oklahoma wins, Oklahoma covers
Jerry Palm: Texas wins, Texas covers
David Cobb: Texas wins, Texas covers
Scott Bell: Texas wins, Texas covers
Sam Blum: Oklahoma wins, Oklahoma covers
Chuck Carlton: Oklahoma wins, Oklahoma covers
Corby Davidson: Texas wins, Texas covers
Ric Renner: Oklahoma wins, Oklahoma covers
Jose Rodriguez: Oklahoma wins, Oklahoma covers
Newy Scruggs: Oklahoma wins, Texas covers
Kevin Sherrington: Oklahoma wins, Oklahoma covers
Brett Vito: Oklahoma wins, Oklahoma covers
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For this week’s behind the enemy lines, we asked our friends at SoonersWire to answer five questions before Saturday’s matchup.
For both Texas and Oklahoma, Red River week is the most important of the year. Leaving the State Fair of Texas will fried food and the Golden Hat after a battle in the Cotton Bowl is expected from both schools.
This year’s matchup has even more spice to it, with both schools in dire need of a win to get their seasons turned around. The Longhorns is coming off a loss to TCU at home, while the Sooners are 0-2 in the Big 12 for the first time in the Lincoln Riley era.
For this week’s behind the enemy lines, we asked our friends at SoonersWire to answer five questions before Saturday’s matchup. Thank you to site editor Kegan Reneau for answering questions and for giving us an Oklahoma perspective.
Gallery: Images from the last Texas victory over Oklahoma
That’s the question of all questions. The reality is probably not. Which puts a lot of pressure on Spencer Rattler. The interior of the offensive line has just not lived up to expectations.
In a normal OU-Texas year? A lot. In a COVID-19 OU-Texas year? Very little. I thought Spencer Rattler displayed his mental toughness and ability to handle adversity in Ames, Iowa, last week. He checked off that box heading into this game.
Texas. Not even a question. If Tom Herman can’t beat Oklahoma this year and win the Big 12, when will he? The Sooners are in a great position for the future. Texas’ future is hanging in the balance.
NEITHER. GOD NO.
Tom Herman screws this up. there is a clear path to Texas winning this football game and it’s scrapping Herman-ball and embracing the Air Raid. Oklahoma can’t sustain against it defensively.
Spencer Rattler plays like the best quarterback in the conference. It can happen. The kid is special.
Oklahoma gets after Sam Ehlinger again. It is wild to think that this defense had nine sacks a year ago in this game. The Sooners’ pass rush has actually been really good the last two games despite the low sack count.
Texas will travel to Dallas for the annual Red River Shootout with its season on the line. Here are the opening betting lines per BetMGM.
Texas will travel to Dallas for the annual Red River Shootout with its season on the line. The Longhorns lost at home to TCU on Saturday and will need to beat Oklahoma to keep the season afloat.
Oddly enough, the Sooners are in a similar position. Lincoln Riley dropped his opening two conference games for the first time in his career. This Texas-Oklahoma matchup will be unfamiliar territory for both teams.
Losing last season’s matchup, Tom Herman will be looking to get his second rivalry win in four seasons. If he does, the Longhorns’ will still have an opportunity to push towards their goal of a Big 12 championship.
Opening lines for the game per BetMGM
Line: Oklahoma (-2.5)
Over/Under: 72.5
After the TCU loss, Texas is 1-2 against the spread this season. The Longhorns have failed to cover in both Big 12 matchups after being favored by 17.5 against Texas Tech and 12.5 against TCU.
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The Longhorns are expecting to get some more help back on the offensive side of the ball. Wide receiver Jordan Whittington returns Saturday.
Last week the Texas Longhorns got a boost to the offense when they welcomed back slot receiver Jake Smith. He led the team in receptions and even scored a touchdown in the loss to Texas Christian. The offense has been the best unit on the team through three games but were shorthanded. Smith looks to have an even better game against the Oklahoma Sooners in the Red River Rivalry game on Saturday.
The other slot receiver and running back hybrid in Jordan Whittington is now expected to make his return against Oklahoma. Whittington injured himself in the opener against the UTEP Miners. With Smith and Whittington both down the team had to rely on walk on Kai Money and transfer Brendan Schooler. With Whittington back, the team gains another weapon for the offensive attack against the Sooners.
In his media session on Wednesday, offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich was asked about Whittington’s availability for the game. “We plan on him going and to what degree,” Yurcich continued “that will be determined.”
Texas OC Mike Yurcich on Jordan Whittington: "We plan on him going, and to what degree, that will be determined."
— Joe Cook (@josephcook89) October 7, 2020
Given the injury concerns on with the running backs, Whittington could be used in that capacity as well. Bijan Robinson didn’t see the field except for one kickoff return against TCU and Roschon Johnson dinged up his shoulder. That left Keaontay Ingram as the lone healthy running back late in their last game. With Bijan back at practice and a healthier Roschon, the Longhorns can mix in Jordan a bit as well.
Against the Oklahoma Sooners the team needs all hands on deck for this one. It is hard to call a game in week four a “must win” but they really need this game. For confidence of the team and confidence in their head coach Tom Herman. The Longhorns can’t afford a second-straight conference loss when they are already behind three other teams in conference standings.
The Wednesday Locked on Longhorns Podcast discusses which state is better? Plus we discuss if this is a must win game.
As the Red River Rivalry/Red River Shootout/Red River Showdown approaches, the trash talk has begun. Former Sooner and current Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield was the first to fire a shot ahead of the game. On a Wednesday edition Patrick and Cami discuss just which state is better between Texas and Oklahoma. They lay out all the reasons that Texas is indeed better. Plus what is the favorite parts of Texas-Oklahoma game in Dallas, Texas.
Cami discusses on what is going on with Tom Herman, is he broken? With all of the issues with the Texas Longhorns through two conference games, how much longer does Herman have in Austin. The football team looks undisciplined and that falls at the feet of the head coach. The Longhorns have had a history under him of losing games against unranked opponents. TCU head coach Gary Patterson comments following the game on the Big 12 and the national perception. Plus who could be the next head coach if the Longhorns part ways with Herman.
Did we buy into the hype? After relieving the coordinators last year before the bowl game, the Longhorns went out and beat Utah. Did that game give people the illusion that this team would be much better in 2020? What are the chances for the Longhorns to run the table? Can they creep into the College Football Playoffs? Can they win the Big 12 Championship for the first time in over a decade?
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Former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield has started the trash talk ahead of the Red River Rivalry.
It’s not rivalry week until former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield chimes in. Continue reading “Baker Mayfield takes a jab at Texas, begins trash talk ahead of TX-OU”
It’s officially Texas-Oklahoma week. It’s only right that we narrow down our favorite traditions of the Red River Rivalry.
The Red River Rivalry is unlike any other. Continue reading “Longhorns Wire Roundtable: Favorite traditions of TX-OU”
