The 118th meeting between the Oklahoma Sooners (3-2, 0-2 Big 12) and the Texas Longhorns (3-2, 1-1) features two teams with varied outlooks through the first five games of the season.
Oklahoma, losers of two straight in 2022, have won four straight matchups against the Longhorns dating back to the 2018 Big 12 championship game. But they head into Red River Showdown as touchdown underdogs to a Texas team that appears to be trending in a positive direction despite two early-season losses.
Texas lost to Alabama at home by one point on a field goal in the final minute of play. A fumble on the first play from scrimmage by Bijan Robinson sunk Texas in overtime against Texas Tech, who kicked the game winner on their first possession in the extra period.
The Cotton Bowl and the Red River Showdown provides an atmosphere where the strange and atypical can happen. Much like we saw a year ago when the underdog Texas Longhorns took a 38-18 lead into halftime, this game can take on an odd complexion regardless of how the two teams have performed in the weeks ahead.
Bryant Crews provided his keys to the game and Ben Dackiw laid out what Oklahoma has to do to pick up a win.
Let’s get ready for the Red River Showdown with this week’s tale of the tape.