Texas dominated Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry in 2022. The Longhorns ended a four-game losing streak to the Sooners in emphatic fashion with a 49-0 win.
Even after getting the golden hat back in 2023, 247Sports believes Oklahoma is a must-win game for Texas this upcoming year. The Longhorns are listed as one of eight teams that “need to beat their rival in 2023.”
After humiliating Oklahoma last season, Texas will look to do the same in 2023. The next meeting between the two is especially important because regardless of what naysayers may think, the Longhorns have plenty of momentum as a program and dominating your rival only raises the ceiling. Texas has seen immense recruiting success and consistently found talent through the portal. If 2023 is the year that it takes the next step, it’ll likely require a victory over Oklahoma. As the two prepare to depart for the SEC, Texas has an opportunity to capture a firm grasp on the rivalry. Oklahoma will be looking for payback when the two square off, but Texas should be the better team.
2023 is an important season for Steve Sarkisian and Texas’ program. The Longhorns return a talented roster looking to take the next step into national contention. It feels like it is Big 12 championship or bust and beating Oklahoma is a crucial step in that direction.
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