Texas Hosts Oklahoma in Red River Rivalry at Cotton Bowl

No. 1 Texas meets Oklahoma on Saturday, October 10, in the Red River Rivalry at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, where the Longhorns seek to maintain their top ranking and the Sooners look to reset a struggling season.

According to News 9, Texas enters the game at 4-0 while Oklahoma is 2-2. The matchup is part of the State Fair of Texas event and kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., according to the outlet.

Burnt Orange Nation reported that Texas returns from its bye week with questions about its offense after difficult performances against Ohio State, UTSA, and Tennessee. The Longhorns are also focused on reducing penalties and mistakes.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning remains a key factor after inconsistent stretches this season, according to CBS Sports. The outlet reported that Texas has relied on a defense ranked among the best in college football.

Texas defensive end Colin Simmons produced a record performance against Tennessee, setting a Texas record with 5.5 sacks, according to CBS Sports. He entered the season with 29.5 tackles for loss and 21 sacks in his first two seasons.

Oklahoma enters with a defense considered a strength but an offense that has struggled, according to CBS Sports. The Sooners averaged 11.5 points per game against Power Four opponents and allowed turnovers to affect their loss to Georgia.

Quarterback John Mateer was involved in Oklahoma's offensive difficulties, including four turnovers in the loss to Georgia, according to CBS Sports. Oklahoma also averaged 2.9 yards per carry, the lowest mark in the SEC, according to the outlet.

The rivalry has recently favored Texas under coach Steve Sarkisian, with the Longhorns winning the previous two meetings, according to CBS Sports. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables is attempting to use the matchup to change the direction of the season.

247Sports reported that Sarkisian warned his team not to overlook Oklahoma, noting similarities between the Sooners' current situation and Texas' turnaround after a difficult start in the previous season.

News 9 reported that Cotton Bowl gates open at 11:30 a.m. and fans must follow security screening procedures, including a clear bag policy. The State Fair of Texas opens at 7:00 a.m. on game day.