The annual Red River Rivalry returns this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT at the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park when 3-2 Texas faces 5-0 Oklahoma in what is already shaping up to be a high-stakes showdown. The rivalry, in its 120th meeting, brings headlines beyond the field: Texas leads the all-time series 64–51–5, while both teams carry top-tier defenses and key injury questions into the showdown.
This game is more than just a matchup – it’s tradition. Since 1929, the State Fair of Texas has hosted the rivalry at the Cotton Bowl, splitting seating between burnt orange and crimson amid the fairgrounds excitement.
The Golden Hat trophy, awarded to the winner, is one of the sport’s most recognizable symbols…