One of the best college football games of the year is just days away.
Texas and Oklahoma will face off in the Cotton Bowl on Saturday for the Red River Rivalry. The anticipated matchup and hostile environment will have fans tuning in from all over the country.
The major storylines this week have centered around the quarterback uncertainty for each team. However, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported on Thursday afternoon that Quinn Ewers is expected to return and get the start for Texas vs. Oklahoma.
Oklahoma’s starting quarterback Dillon Gabriel is still questionable, but Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said the team is preparing to face him.
This is the first time since the 2009 season that Texas is favored in this matchup. ESPN’s Football Power Index gives the Longhorns a 68% chance to take down the Sooners.
Here’s a look at how confident experts are that Texas will bring the golden hat back to Austin.