Tag: Texas vs Oklahoma

Texas defense disappears in heartbreaking loss to Oklahoma

Texas’ defense struggled against Oklahoma.

The No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners defeated No. 3 Texas in the annual Red River Rivalry, 34-30.Texas’ defense seemed to disappear, allowing 201 rushing yards to the Sooners.

The Texas Longhorns gave up a touchdown with just 15 seconds left in the game with a pass by Dillon Gabriel to the corner of the endzone to put the Sooners up by four.

It seemed like the tide was shifting in favor of Texas after forcing Oklahoma to punt with 1:47 left in the game.

The Longhorns then drove down the field, and with the help of kicker Bert Auburn made the game 30-27.

The defense then allowed a five-play 75-yard drive, only taking one minute to put Oklahoma back on top.

Oklahoma dominated the trenches all game in which not a lot of people predicted. The Texas defensive line cause no pressure, which gave Gabriel time to throw and make plays on his legs when he needed to.

Texas now has to sit on this loss for two weeks before they take on Houston on October 21st.

Steve Sarkisian calls his best games during Red River Rivalry

Sark brings his A game when it comes to facing Oklahoma.

Texas head football coach Steve Sarkisian has his best games when Oklahoma is on the other side of the football field.

Since taking the head coaching position, Sark is averaging 48.5 points per game in the Red River Shootout, while averaging just over 40 points in every other game during his Texas tenure.

Sarkisian is one of the best offensive minds in college football and knows how to get a team going.

He seems to have less movement and more standard playcalling against nonconference teams and then dials it up with motion and ways to get the other team off balance when it comes to bigger opponents.

Sarkisian will need to be on top of his game when the clock strikes 11 a.m. CT, and the only way Texas could lose this game is if Sark gets out-coached.

Game Styles: Will Texas dictate to Oklahoma or let Sooners overplay?

Texas can win this game multiple ways, but Oklahoma has one path to victory: Dictate with scheme.

The Texas Longhorns (5-0) and Oklahoma Sooners (5-0) meet in a No. 3 vs No. 12 clash on Saturday. If Oklahoma has any say, the game will be as much about the two teams’ contrasting styles as it is about the players on the field. It has to be that for Oklahoma to win.

Early this season, national voices like Pete Thamel and Urban Meyer have noted the talent on the Texas roster. Meyer has repeatedly called Texas the most talented roster in the country, while Thamel mentioned this Longhorns squad had 16 players being given draft write-ups by one team’s NFL scouts ahead of the Alabama game.

The Texas talent is unavoidable. And while teams have held the Longhorns to slow starts, this Texas squad has consistently been good for 31 or more points every week.

Oklahoma’s best recourse against Texas talent is to do what the Longhorns’ other opponents tried early in games: Throw the kitchen sink at Quinn Ewers and this offense, and try to get ahead early. But make no mistake: Texas can dictate to Oklahoma, too.

The Texas defensive attack should start with defensive tackles T’Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy sending Oklahoma center Andrew Raym into quarterback Dillon Gabriel’s lap all game. That said, there are ways in which Texas can force Oklahoma to do what it does not want to do through coverages that take away what Gabriel does best.

Texas doesn’t have to dictate. It can let the Oklahoma defense overplay running lanes while blitzing and let Jonathon Brooks gash the Sooners. It can attack whatever the Oklahoma offense throws at it. But Texas can dictate if it wants and still win.

Saturday’s game will reveal what approach the Longhorns’ coaching staff is cooking up this week. Texas will take on Oklahoma at 11 a.m. CT on ABC.

Former Oklahoma LB Teddy Lehman calls Texas QB Quinn Ewers ‘average’

Teddy Lehman continues his bizarre crusade against the Quinn Ewers hype this week.

Former Oklahoma linebacker Teddy Lehman doesn’t mince words. He didn’t start this week. Continue reading “Former Oklahoma LB Teddy Lehman calls Texas QB Quinn Ewers ‘average’”

Steve Sarkisian provides injury update on TE Ja’Tavion Sanders, CB Ryan Watts

Steve Sarkisian spoke with the media on Thursday ahead of No. 3 Texas vs. No. 12 Oklahoma.

No. 3 Texas is preparing for a massive showdown with No. 12 Oklahoma on Saturday at the Cotton Bowl. Continue reading “Steve Sarkisian provides injury update on TE Ja’Tavion Sanders, CB Ryan Watts”

Josh Pate predicts Texas wins, covers against Oklahoma

“The more I look at it, the more I feel the game out, the more I think Texas feels like they’re a year ahead of where Oklahoma is.”

Respected college football voice Josh Pate is buying the Texas Longhorns this week. He is doing so for the short-term and long-term. Continue reading “Josh Pate predicts Texas wins, covers against Oklahoma”

Big 12 passing leaders heading into Week 6

Ranking the passing leaders for each team in the Big 12.

Besides No. 3 Texas and No. 12 Oklahoma, the Big 12 conference has had a lackluster start. The conference’s new teams have struggled, while the expected powerhouses are near the bottom.

Texas, Oklahoma, West Virginia, and Kansas State find themselves undefeated in conference play whilst Oklahoma State, UCF, Cincinnati, and Houston have yet to manage a win thus far.

Through five weeks, we have a pretty decent idea of who the top dogs are in the conference and which programs are at the bottom of the totem pole.

Each team in the Big 12 is led by quarterbacks who are in either in contention for the Heisman Trophy or just trying to keep their team afloat.

Either way, the quarterback position is arguably the most important one on the roster, and here are the passing leaders for each team in the Big 12.

Sooners Wire shares its expectations for game between Texas, Oklahoma

“Like most years, this game is a coin-flip between two talented squads.”

Oklahoma football is better in 2023. In fact, the team looks much better than we expected heading into the season. They look like the most underrated team in the country.

On Saturday, we’ll learn if the Sooners’ hot start is a product of the team’s schedule or if Top 25 voters overthought the team’s early 2023 slate. For now, the schedule seems like a legitimate caveat to what the team has done so far. We just don’t know if Oklahoma is a national title contender or just a good football team.

Oklahoma is 5-0 as we predicted it would be to this point. The five wins include dominant performances over Iowa State and two Group of Five teams along with closer games against SMU and Cincinnati.

Some are uncertain if Oklahoma can make up the 49-point deficit from last year’s game. That was our contention in the offseason, but the Sooners appear to have bridged the gap into a near 50-50 contest.

We talked with our colleagues from Sooners Wire about the game, this year’s Oklahoma football team and the potential rematch for a Big 12 title in December. Here’s what they had to say about the two teams.

ESPN’s FPI now shows Oklahoma as the favorite over Texas in Week 6

ESPN’s FPI now shows Oklahoma with a 54.6% chance of winning.

One of the best rivalries in college football takes place this weekend. Continue reading “ESPN’s FPI now shows Oklahoma as the favorite over Texas in Week 6”