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RECAP: Oklahoma Sooners beat Texas Longhorns 55-48 in All-Time Red River Showdown

The Oklahoma Sooners overcame a 21 point deficit to beat the Texas Longhorns in an instant classic Red River Showdown.

The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns finished an absolute shootout and all-time Red River Showdown ending with the Sooners winning 55-48. The game had so many ups and downs for both teams the winning probability chart most certainly looked like a roller coaster.

ESPN Win Probability Chart

Texas would get the ball first and would score on their first play from scrimmage as Casey Thompson threw a bubble screen to freshman wide receiver Xavier Worthy for a 75-yard touchdown pass. Worthy would finish with nine catches for 261 yards and two touchdowns.

Oklahoma’s ensuing possession ended with a third-down sack due to a missed blitz pickup. Oklahoma would attempt to punt but Michael Turk’s attempt was tipped and Texas recovered on the Oklahoma two-yard line. Two plays later the 14 point lead.

The Sooners eventually overcame a 21-point deficit, matching the second-largest comeback in program history. Replacing Spencer Rattler in the second quarter after the starting quarterback’s second turnover of the game, Caleb Williams completed 15 of 24 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns. Both of Rattler’s turnovers led to led to Texas touchdowns. Caleb Williams also ran 66 yards for the Sooners second touchdown of the game.

Kennedy Brooks was at the forefront of the Sooners comeback as he ran for 217 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner with 3 seconds left.

Marvin Mims led the Sooners in receiving for the second straight week posting five catches for 136 yards and two touchdowns.

Longhorns quarterback Casey Thompson went 20 of 34 for 388 yards and five touchdowns. Bijan Robinson ran 20 times for 137 yards and one early touchdown.

Oklahoma moves on to 6-0 with TCU next on the agenda. Texas will drop to 4-2 and will move on to a home showdown with the other Big 12 school from Oklahoma in Oklahoma State.

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X marks the spot: Texas WR Xavier Worthy scores on the first play of the game against Oklahoma

WHAT. A. START.

What a way to start the game. Continue reading “X marks the spot: Texas WR Xavier Worthy scores on the first play of the game against Oklahoma”

The 3 defensive keys to a Sooners’ win at Red River

On Saturday, the Sooners will face their toughest test defensively of the season vs. the Longhorns. Here are 3 keys to slowing them down.

In two days, the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns will clash for the 117th time in one of college football’s greatest rivalries. Four of their last five meetings have been decided by a single score, and Saturday marks the fourth straight year that both teams take the field as nationally-ranked programs.

While Saturday’s meeting is unlikely to end in another quadruple overtime thriller, fans of both squads should be in for a treat in a battle of Big 12 unbeatens.

Texas enters Red River averaging 43 points per game. While perfectly capable, the Sooners will have their hands full corraling a potent offense featuring a dynamic rushing attack, a tandem of dynamite pass-catchers, and a dual-threat quarterback under center.

Here are OU’s three defensive keys to walking out of the cotton bowl with a win.

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Threat Assessment: 4 dangerous Longhorns the Sooners will face in the Red River Showdown

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. A deep look at the Texas Longhorns before the Red River Showdown

As the Oklahoma Sooners get set for their Red River Showdown with the Texas Longhorns, they’ll look to extend their 13-game win streak that dates to last season. At 5-0 and the highest-ranked member of the Big 12, the Sooners come into this game as favorites, if by a small margin.

The Longhorns will have something to say about the outcome of this game; they boast talented players on both sides of the football.

To get you ready for the Red River Showdown, let’s take a look at the Texas Longhorns and four players the Oklahoma Sooners should be concerned with heading into Saturday’s matchup of top 25 teams.

Opponent

Texas Longhorns

Opponent Record

4-1 (2-0 Big 12).

All-time Series

Texas leads 62-49-5

Recent Trend

Oklahoma has won three straight. However, four of the last five meetings have been determined by a single score.

Threat Level (1-10): 8

Everything Steve Sarkisian said during Monday’s press conference

Offensive success, pending injuries, and kickoff times were all discussed.

There must not be a better feeling for Steve Sarkisian than walking into a Monday press conference off a win. Especially after dropping 70 points on Texas Tech in the Big 12 opener.

Sarkisian had a plethora of players to compliment after the 35-point win, mainly on the offensive side of the ball. Bijan Robinson and Xavier Worthy were the main points of conversation.

Now, all attention is being shifted to Texas’ bogey team throughout the past nine seasons, TCU.

Gary Patterson has dominated the Longhorns since joining the Big 12 back in 2019, winning seven of nine. The losses have come in heartbreaking fashion, with a two-point loss from last year and in 43 point thumpings in 2015.

Luckily, Sarkisian and his staff are 0-0 and will be looking to turn around the losing trend. Continuing to prepare the same way will be a big point of emphasis. Nothing should change just because TCU is on the schedule.

Injuries heading into the week and kickoff times were discussed by the head coach as well. Check out everything Sarkisian said during Monday’s press conference here.

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Texas WR Xavier Worthy is 247Sports’ True Freshman of the Week

Well deserved!

One of the biggest recruiting wins for Steve Sarkisian throughout his brief stint at Texas thus far was bringing in Michigan signee Xavier Worthy. Continue reading “Texas WR Xavier Worthy is 247Sports’ True Freshman of the Week”

Texas Report Card: PFF grades from the Texas Tech game

Which Longhorns graded well?

Texas’ offense was unstoppable against Texas Tech in Week 4. Continue reading “Texas Report Card: PFF grades from the Texas Tech game”

Texas Football: Six notes on the initial depth chart for Louisiana

Shortly after Steve Sarkisian’s press conference, the depth chart was released by Texas. Here are six notes on the initial three deep.

Steve Sarkisian’s first game week press conference was on Monday where Hudson Card was officially named the starting quarterback. Shortly after, the entire depth chart was released by Texas.

There were few surprises from the top to bottom. Since the Longhorns are returning a lot of talent from last season, many of the starters from last season will play similar roles.

Here is the full depth chart:

At the end of the day, the depth chart released could be completely different from what Sarkisian and his staff end up doing. In-game adjustments could be made based on matchups or a player could prove he has earned playing time throughout the practice week.

Until Saturday, all we have is a three-deep roster at all 29 positions listed. Sarkisian has proven via the quarterback battle he is going to play something closer to his chest.

Here are six notes on Texas’ initial depth chart for Saturday’s matchup against Louisiana:

Top 10 players for the Texas Longhorns heading into 2021 season

On offense and defense, Texas has first-team All-Big 12 caliber players. Here are the top 10 players heading into the 2021 season.

Year 1 of the Steve Sarkisian era and the pressure is already on. Texas is in a scenario where winning double-digit games is a must for a multitude of reasons. Rarely does a first-year head coach have immediate expectations with little wiggle room.

Ever since the 2009 national championship loss, the on-the-field product has been below standard. Getting some of the best players in the country on campus has never been an issue, despite the struggles. Every single season, the blue-chip ratio gets posted online and Texas is near the top, but without all of the winning.

Sarkisian took the job to take an already talented roster and turn it into a winner. Not even Oklahoma has as good of a roster as Texas when it comes to the 247Sports composite. Maybe Lincoln Riley would have a national championship if the two schools flopped rosters.

On offense and defense, there are first-team All-Big 12 caliber players. A few come from the 2018 recruiting class, while a bunch of youngsters are ready to break onto the scene.

Here are Texas’ top 10 players heading into the 2021 season.

Texas WR Xavier Worthy did not participate in Wednesday’s practice

Fans weren’t able to witness speedy freshman Xavier Worthy at Wednesday’s open practice to the public.

Texas was without one of their best receivers on the roster during Wednesday’s open practice.

In what was the first time that the public has been able to watch the Longhorns in person since the spring game, freshman wide receiver Xavier Worthy was not present.

The former Michigan commit and four-star prospect has been the talk of the offseason, and has been widely considered one of the most dynamic playmakers on the roster without even playing a game.

It seems that every time the media asks a Texas coach or player about who has stood out the most, the speedster Worthy is typically the first name out of their mouth.

Worthy has understandably garnered high praise, and could realistically claim a starting role as a true freshman. Special teams coordinator Jeff Banks was one of the latest people to talk up Worthy, as he complimented how cerebral Worthy is.

Fans will have to wait until the season opener on Sept. 4 to see Worthy in action. The school stated that he was held out of the open practice due to a non-COVID-19 related illness.