The greatest spectacle in college football. Two states, one border, zero love lost.
Longhorns
Sooners
2025 season complete. Both programs have finished spring football and are deep into summer workouts. The 2026 Red River Rivalry kickoff window is now set for 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC or ESPN.
Citrus Bowl Champions
Beat Michigan 41-27 (Dec 31)
Status
2026 Season Prep
Latest Game
Lost to Alabama 24-34 (CFP R1)
Status
2026 Season Prep
The Red River Rivalry is one of the most prestigious and unique traditions in all of sports. Played annually at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas during the State Fair of Texas, this neutral-site showdown splits the stadium right down the 50-yard line—half Burnt Orange, half Crimson.
All-time series records, memorable games, and the story behind the rivalry.
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Texas landed South Oak Cliff offensive tackle Brian Swanson, giving the Longhorns an important in-state win in the 2027 recruiting cycle and another Red River recruiting storyline.
Five-star cornerback John Meredith III, the top cornerback and No. 2 overall prospect in the 2027 class, has committed to the Texas Longhorns, choosing them over Alabama and Texas A&M.
The 2026 Texas-Oklahoma game now has an afternoon kickoff window. Here is how the 2:30 p.m. CT ABC/ESPN slot affects State Fair timing, stadium entry, travel, and TV planning.