Saturday, October 11, 2025 • Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas, TX
The Texas Longhorns defeated the #6 ranked Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 in the 121st meeting of the Red River Rivalry on October 11, 2025 at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. This historic victory marked a dominant performance as both teams competed as SEC conference opponents.
Led by quarterback Arch Manning, Texas retained the legendary Golden Hat Trophy with a commanding defensive performance that included three interceptions of Oklahoma's John Mateer. The Longhorns held the Sooners scoreless in the second half, continuing a tradition that dates back over a century in one of college football's greatest rivalries.
Saturday, October 11, 2025
2:30 PM CT
Cotton Bowl Stadium
Dallas, Texas
ABC
National Broadcast
Texas leads the all-time series 65-51-5 after the 2025 victory
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The Red River Rivalry continues! Get ready for the next chapter of this historic matchup at a completely renovated Cotton Bowl.
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2026
Location: Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas
122nd Meeting • 2nd year as SEC conference opponents
Oklahoma will serve as the "home team" (per traditional home/away rotation)
Great news! The $140 million Cotton Bowl renovation was completed in September 2025 - a year ahead of schedule! The 2026 game will showcase 14 new escalators, premium suites, outdoor terraces, and enhanced fan amenities on the modernized west side of the stadium.
Tickets are expected to go on sale in Spring 2026. Follow our blog for ticket information, schedule updates, and pre-game analysis.
Follow Our Blog for 2026 UpdatesThe 2025 Red River Rivalry marked the 121st meeting between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners, with Texas defeating #6 Oklahoma 23-6 in a dominant performance. After decades in the Big 12, this first SEC showdown between the rivals lived up to its billing.
Played at the iconic Cotton Bowl Stadium during the State Fair of Texas, the Longhorns' defense stole the show with three interceptions of Oklahoma QB John Mateer. Arch Manning led the offense efficiently, while Ryan Niblett's 75-yard punt return touchdown sealed the victory.
With this victory, Texas retained the Golden Hat Trophy and improved to 65-51-5 in the all-time series, reasserting their dominance in one of college football's greatest rivalries.