The greatest spectacle in college football. Two states, one border, zero love lost.
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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.
View Archives →The Golden Hat, Big Tex, Fletcher's Corny Dogs, and the State Fair experience.
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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.
A comprehensive recap of the 2026 SEC Spring Meetings in Destin, updated after the June 10 television-window reveal set Texas-Oklahoma for 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC or ESPN.
The 2026 Red River Rivalry is no longer TBA. Texas and Oklahoma are scheduled for a 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff at the Cotton Bowl, with TV listed as ABC or ESPN.