Texas Targets Third Straight Red River Rivalry Win in Dallas

No. 1 Texas played Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on October 10, 2026, with the Longhorns seeking a third straight win over the Sooners and another strong defensive performance, according to sports.yahoo.com. Texas entered the matchup having won two of the previous three meetings against Oklahoma, including victories of 49-0, 34-3, and 23-6, according to sports.yahoo.com. The only loss in that span was a 34-30 defeat in 2023.

The game also carried a defensive milestone opportunity for Texas. According to sports.yahoo.com, the Longhorns had kept Oklahoma out of the end zone in three of the previous four meetings in Dallas.

Texas sophomore defensive lineman Justus Terry was listed as a game-time decision after a toe injury suffered during Week 2 pregame warmups. Sports.yahoo.com reported that Terry was dressed and participating in warmups before kickoff.

Oklahoma entered the game with cornerback Eli Bowen unavailable for warmups initially, while Trystan Haynes was set to start with Jacobe Johnson also out, according to sports.yahoo.com. Haynes had played 28 snaps during the season before the matchup. Tight end Jack Van Dorselaer also came onto the field without a helmet and did not participate in warmups, according to sports.yahoo.com. Before kickoff, Bowen returned without pads and wearing a walking boot on his left foot.