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Barry Switzer worries Oklahoma can't compete with Texas

Barry Switzer walks the sidelines in the first half of an NCAA football game between Oklahoma (OU) and Temple at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Barry Switzer walks the sidelines in the first half of an NCAA football game between Oklahoma (OU) and Temple at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.

The Red River Rivalry wasn't close this year. Texas dominated Oklahoma in all areas en route to a 34-3 win in the Cotton Bowl.

Last year, turnovers kept the Sooners in the game and OU won very late 34-30. In 2022, Texas won 49-0. The recent trend seems to be tilting Texas' way.

Oklahoma has had some legendary coaches over the years. Bud Wilkinson, Barry Switzer and Bob Stoops all led the Sooners to extended periods of elite success. It doesn't seem like current head coach Brent Venables is at that level. 

Coaching could be the reason for the drop off, but one of those three legends fears it's something harder to overcome than simply hiring the right coach.

On the “Paul Finebaum Show” Switzer talked about this year's team and how much help they need.

This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Barry Switzer worries Oklahoma can't compete with Texas