Super Bowl LX: Stevenson vs. Murphy in Red River Finale

Super Bowl LX (60) is officially set. The New England Patriots will face the Seattle Seahawks.

For the Red River faithful, the game represents more than just a battle for the Lombardi Trophy; it is “The Last Proxy War” of the 2025-26 football cycle.

The Trenches Edition

Sunday’s results (Patriots 10-7 over Broncos; Seahawks 31-27 over Rams) ensured that the final game of the year would be decided by the exact stylistic conflict that defines the Texas-Oklahoma rivalry: physical running vs. disruptive defense.

The Sooner Bellcow: Rhamondre Stevenson (Patriots)

In a snowy AFC Championship, Rhamondre Stevenson was the difference. While the passing game stalled, the former Sooner carried the load, grinding out tough yards against a stout Denver front. His presence in the Super Bowl is a testament to the “pro-style” physicality Oklahoma has long produced. He represents the Sooner identity: punishing, resilient, and inevitable.

The Longhorn Disruptor: Byron Murphy II (Seahawks)

On the NFC side, Byron Murphy II continued his rookie ascent. Helping hold off a furious Rams comeback, Murphy’s ability to consistently collapse the pocket was pivotal. He represents the Longhorn identity of the Sarkisian era: elite interior line play that wrecks game plans before they start.

The Narrative

When these two line up against each other in Super Bowl LX, it won’t just be Patriots vs. Seahawks. It will be an Oklahoma running back staring down a Texas defensive tackle with a world championship on the line.

The 2025 Red River Showdown ended months ago. But the war for supremacy gets one final, glorious chapter.