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Texas and Oklahoma Clash in Historic SEC Showdown

As Texas enters the rivalry as the nation's top team, both programs aim to make a statement at the State Fair of Texas.

  • Texas, ranked No. 1, faces off against No. 18 Oklahoma in their 120th meeting, now under the SEC banner.
  • Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian has rebuilt Texas into a national contender, with a 5-0 record this season.
  • Oklahoma will start true freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. against Texas in a high-stakes rivalry game.
  • Texas has improved significantly in red zone efficiency, scoring touchdowns on 24 of 27 opportunities this season.
  • Both teams are coming off a bye week, a first in the rivalry's history since it began annual meetings in 1929.
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