The more things change, the more they remain the same. Texas and Oklahoma’s spurning of the Big 12 ahead of the 2024 season spelled the end of a relationship which had lasted nearly two decades. That didn’t mean that their rivalry with one another had changed.
The Longhorns and Sooners are still in-conference adversaries. They just happen to share a different conference nowadays, taking their talents to the SEC in 2024 and beyond.
To that end, this year’s Red River Showdown between the two college football powerhouses should prove a compelling watch. Texas (5-0) is riding high, overcoming an injury to leading light Quinn Ewers to race to the top of the college football rankings. Arch Manning (55-of-78 passing, 901 yards, nine touchdowns, two interceptions) has impressed in relief — so much so that some in the Longhorns fanbase want him to retain his spot as starter, even after Ewers’ return.
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Oklahoma (4-1) hasn’t quite reached the heights of its interstate foes. But Brent Venables’ side isn’t all that far behind, either; the Sooners have one of the best defenses in the land, spearheaded by star linebacker Danny Stutsman.
Ewers is expected to return to the fold on Saturday afternoon. When he does, he’ll be greeted by a host of plunderers in OU’s front seven, each hoping to leave him crumpled on the canvas when the opportunity arises.
Saturday’s contest is bound to be a hoot. The Sporting News is there, tracking updates from this year’s Red River Showdown between Oklahoma and Texas. Follow below for highlights, analysis, and more as two of college football’s most prominent programs duel for Red River supremacy at the Cotton Bowl.
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Texas vs. Oklahoma score
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | F | |
| Texas | 0 | 7 | x | x | x |
| Oklahoma | 3 | 0 | x | x | x |
Texas vs. Oklahoma live updates, highlights from Red River Showdown
(All times Eastern)
4:45 p.m.: Brent Venables’ side forced to punt once more after Barryn Sorrell bursts through the mire and brings Hawkins to the canvas on third-and-intermediate. The Longhorns’ defense has looked as imposing as ever through 20 or so minutes.
4:32 p.m.: Helm does it again! Sarkisian dials up the misdirection, which sees Ewers veer to the right before tossing a feather to Helm, who outmuscled a handful of his markers to find pay dirt. That’s more like it for Ewers and the Longhorns.
Texas 7, Oklahoma 3
4:30 p.m.: Gunnar Helm retrieves Ewers’ bolt before thundering forward for 21 yards of his own. The moment was adorned with a leap over one of his adversaries, one which helped push Texas into the red zone.
4:28 p.m.: Ewers rifles an effort into DeAndre Moore Jr. on the sideline for 26 yards. That’s Texas’ first time moving the chains today. Now, the Longhorns are firmly in Sooners territory.
End of first quarter: Oklahoma 3, Texas 0
4:20 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! OU breaks open the scoring, with Tyler Keltner finding his mark from 42 yards out. This is the first time Texas has been losing a game at any point this season.
Oklahoma 3, Texas 0
4:18 p.m.: Oklahoma is finding a rhythm in its first offensive possession of the game. Hawkins and Co, make their way onto the cusp of the red zone courtesy of a barrage of short and intermediate runs and pass plays.
4:15 p.m.: The Longhorns’ drive stutters once more, with Ewers’ struggles looking more and more apparent. He had a pair of open options behind the first down marker on third-and-intermediate. However, he opted to run instead, not one of his go-to traits. Texas proceeds to send another punt hurtling into OU territory.
4:05 p.m.: Texas answers back with a stop of its own, taking advantage of Michael Taaffee’s crunching sack on Hawkins to force an OU punt of its own.
3:58 p.m.: Ewers & Co. took over at their own 30, and Ewers started the drive with a three-yard completion to Juan Davis. But he couldn’t find Isaiah Bond on third-and-3, resulting in a punt for the Longhorns.
3:53 p.m.: Oklahoma managed one first down before their offense stalled at the Texas 27-yard line — and then kicker Tyler Keltner missed the 44-yard field goal, ensuring Ewers’ early interception didn’t hurt the Longhorns too much.
3:48 p.m.: Ewers threw an interception on his first pass of the day. Facing third-and-14 after a sack and a short run, the Texas QB overthrew his receiver, and Oklahoma safety Billy Bowman Jr. grabbed it out of the air at the Longhorns’ 45-yard line.
Quinn Ewers throws an INT on his first drive 😳
Will we see Arch Manning today? 👀pic.twitter.com/lF1xlBLJ5K
— DraftKings (@DraftKings) October 12, 2024
3:46 p.m.: Alabama kicked off to start the game, and Quinn Ewers and Texas will start on their own 25-yard line.
3:30 p.m.: Famous Texas grad Matthew McConaughey is ready to cheer on the Longhorns at the Red River Showdown.
Matthew McConaughey is feeling alright alright alright ahead of the Red River Rivalry 🤠 pic.twitter.com/x10hPG3GAX
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) October 12, 2024
3:00 p.m.: If you needed any further evidence that it will be Quinn Ewers — not Arch Manning — here’s a look at his threads ahead of Saturday’s contest.
It’s all coming together 🤘 pic.twitter.com/NHrKCXTMRI
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) October 12, 2024
2:50 p.m.: Both sides are out on the lawn. Not much longer now until two of the SEC’s greatest rivals lock horns with one another.
QB1 🫡@QuinnEwers pic.twitter.com/qrScwnDwUk
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) October 12, 2024
Calm before the storm.#OUDNA pic.twitter.com/wBJSVA5uKw
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) October 12, 2024
2:30 p.m.: Check out Mike Hawkins Jr. and, more notably, his cowboy-inspired pre-game outfit while the Sooners strode into the Cotton Bowl.
Block out the noise 🎧#OUDNA pic.twitter.com/5VjmdwA79D
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) October 12, 2024
2:20 p.m.: The Longhorns have an esteemed guest in their presence, with former national title winner Vince Young among cadre of luminaries set to watch on in the latest edition of the Red River Showdown.
Getting us going 👊@VinceYoung10 pic.twitter.com/MAI6NO3rVS
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) October 12, 2024
How to watch Texas vs. Oklahoma
- Date: Saturday, October 10
- Time: 3:30 ET (2:30 p.m. local time)
- Location: Cotton Bowl
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo
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The Red River Showdown will be aired on ABC in Week 7. The network will broadcast the game from the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. local time).
Those seeking a streaming option can turn to ESPN+ or Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users.
