DALLAS — Texas football rolled to a win over the Oklahoma Sooners in the first meeting between the bitter Cotton Bowl rivals as SEC foes.

Oklahoma's stout defense did a good job against a potent Longhorn offense early in the game before Texas scored three touchdowns in the second quarter. Texas dominated the second half while cruising to the win and setting up a SEC showdown against Georgia next week.

Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers finished 20-for-29 passing for 199 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Sooners true freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. was sacked five times, passing for 116 yards on 15 of 23 attempts.

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Final: Texas 34, Oklahoma 3

After a rocky start, Texas settled in and cruised to a resounding 34-3 win over the outmanned Sooners. The Longhorns tallied 406 yards compared to just 236 yards for OU, and they never relinqushed control of the game after a 14-point flurry late in the first half.

5:21 4Q: Texas 34, Oklahoma 3

After Bert Auburn kicks a 29-yard field goal, Quinn Ewers sneaks in from a yard out to seal the win for Texas. .

11:19 4Q: Texas 24, Oklahoma 3

There's the Silas Bolden that earned All-Pac 12 honors as a punt returner last season. He rips off a 55-yard return to the Oklahoma 24-yard line, and the Longhorns are trying to put this game away early in the fourth.

1:07 3Q: Texas 24, Oklahoma 3

Texas kicker Bert Auburn needed that one. An all-conference kicker a year ago, Auburn was just 2-for-4 this season after he missed a 44-yard attempt in the first half. But he calmly boots home a 41-yard field goal to boost the Texas lead, and the Longhorn faithful packed into the west end of the Cotton Bowl are feeling pretty good, even if beer sales end at the end of the third quarter.

8:25 3Q: Texas 21, Oklahoma 3

A curious sequence by Texas at OU's 10-yard line keeps the Sooners' hopes alive. Texas faced a third-and-2, and Quinn Ewers missed two throws. Surprisingly, no rushing attempts on either snap. Can Oklahoma's offense help it's defense out?

12:06 3Q: Texas 21, Oklahoma 3

Texas safety Derek Williams Jr. returned after missing the past two games with a hamstring injury, but he had to be helped off after the opening kickoff of the second half while favoring his knee.

Halftime: Texas 21, Oklahoma 3

Bert Auburn misses on a 44-yard field-goal try to end the half. The Longhorns converted on a fourth-and-2 at the 14-yard line on a run by Jaydon Blue, but a holding call on tight end Gunnar Helm pushed Texas back. Credit Texas safety Derek Williams Jr. for setting up the attempt after he stripped Taylor Tatum and recovered the fumble.

1:40 2Q: Texas 21, Oklahoma 3

It's a Longhorn avalanche in the waning moments of the first half. Anthony Hill Jr. strips OU quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. on a scramble, and defensive tackle Vernon Broughton pounces on the looose ball. One play later, Quintrevion Wisner rips off a 43-yard touchdown run. No fumbles this time.

2:21 2Q: Texas 14, Oklahoma 3

A Texas touchdown in a most unlikely way. Quintrevion Wisner gets loose for a 36-yard run, but Sooner defensive back Robert Spears-Jennings punches the ball out at the 10-yard line. As the ball bounces toward the back of the end zone and a possible touchback, Longhorn receiver Silas Bolden hustles downfield and recovers the fumble before it bounces out of the end zone. As Chris Fowler said on ESPN: "Wacky stuff at Red River. Always have to expect it."

8:48 2Q: Texas 7, Oklahoma 3

The Texas pass rush is starting to make itself felt. Barryn Sorrell had a sack to snuff an OU drive, and the Longhorns now have two official sacks. It must feel like more to OU freshman QB Michael Hawkins Jr., the first true freshman to ever start in this game for the Sooners.

11:20 2Q: Texas 7, Oklahoma 3

The Texas offense wakes up on an 11-play, 75-yard drive capped by a throwback pass from Quinn Ewers to Gunnar Helm for a 7-yard score. Ewers hit DeAndre Moore Jr. for a 26-yard completion and Helm for a 21-yard completion on the drive.

End 1Q: Oklahoma 3, Texas 0

The story of the game so far? The Oklahoma defense. The Longhorns have eight yards on their first three drives without a drive and an interception.

0:10 1Q: Oklahoma 3, Texas 0

Oklahoma's Tyler Keltner nails a 42-yard field goal to give the Sooners the lead. So far, this OU defense has throttled Quinn Ewers and the Texas offense. The Longhorns have eight yards on their first three drives.

4:52 1Q: Texas 0, Oklahoma 0

In its first three drives, the Texas offense has eight yards and no first downs with one interception. No, impatient Longhorn fan, we don't see Arch Manning warming up on the sidelines.

7:04 1Q: Texas 0, Oklahoma 0

So far, the Texas defense has met two big challenges. Oklahoma started its second possession at midfield after a personal foul call against Texas on a punt return, but a perfectly timed blitz and a sack by safety Michael Taaffe sent the Sooners backwards. Let's see if Quinn Ewers can settle down for Texas after missing some open receivers on the Longhorns' first two drives.

11:40 1Q: Texas 0, Oklahoma 0

Texas defense holds on its first test. OU's Tyler Keltner misses on a 44-yard field-goal try. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables bypassed a chance to go for it on fourth-and-4, a decision that feels very much like a defensive-coordinator move.

the first snap of the game then missed a wide-open Matthew Golden on third down. Even worse? The pass sailed into the arms of OU safety Billy Bowman for an interception.

13:43 1Q: Texas 0, Oklahoma 0

A nightmare start for Quinn Ewers. The Texas quarterback, back in action for the first time since Week 3, took a sack on the first snap of the game then missed a wide-open Matthew Golden on third down. Even worse? The pass sailed into the arms of OU safety Billy Bowman for an interception.

How has Quinn Ewers fared after coming back from injury?

How has Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers played after coming back from injuries in each of the past two seasons? Not bad, based on the numbers. After missing three games in 2022, Ewers completed 21 of 31 passes for 289 yards and four touchdowns with one interception in a 49-0 win over Oklahoma. In 2023, Ewers threw for 317 yards and a touchdown with an interception on 22-for-33 passing in a 29-26 win over TCU after missing two games.

Texas punter Michael Kern, safety Derek Williams Jr. ready to go

After being listed as questionable for most of the week on the Texas availability report, punter Michael Kern has been cleared on Saturday's final injury report. So has Longhorn safety Derek Williams Jr., who was listed as questionable earlier this week. Kern has impressed in limited opportunities as a freshman, averaging 42.8 yards on 11 punts and placing four of those punts inside the 20-yard line. Williams, a sophomore, rotated in at the safety spot through the first three weeks but hasn't played since suffering an injury against UTSA in the third week of the season.

Texas punter Michael Kern upgraded to probable

After being listed as questionable for most of the week on the Texas availability report, punter Michael Kern has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's game against Oklahoma. Kern has impressed in limited opportunities this season, averaging 42.8 yards on 11 punts and placing four of those punts inside the 20-yard line. He has forced punt returners into five fair catches and doesn’t have a touchback. He also handles the holding duties on extra points and field goals.

Quinn Ewers to start for Texas vs Oklahoma

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, a Heisman Trophy candidate and a three-year starter for the Longhorns (5-0, 1-0 SEC), has missed the past two-and-a-half games with an abdominal strain. He will be back under center and is 1-1 versus the Sooners in his career.

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College GameDay coming to Texas vs Georgia

It was announced Saturday morning that ESPN's College GameDay will be on the Texas campus next weekend for a top-five matchup. The three-hour television show Sept. 19 will help set the stage for the Texas-Georgia football game that evening.

No. 4 Georgia (4-1, 2-1) hosts Mississippi State (1-4, 0-2) on Saturday.

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• TV channel: ABC

• Streaming:  Fubo (free trial). Watch ESPN

• Radio: 1300 AM, 98.1 FM, 105.3 FM (Spanish)

Texas vs Oklahoma will broadcast nationally on the SEC Network in Week 7 of the 2024 college football season. Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

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Texas vs Oklahoma weather update

According to the National Weather Service, Dallas will reach 96 degrees Saturday, which will set a record for the hottest game ever played in the Red River Rivalry. The hottest game on record for the Red River Rivalry is 95 degrees set Oct. 11, 1979.

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Texas vs Oklahoma history

• Series record: Texas leads 63-51-5

• Texas last win: Oct. 8, 2022 (49-0)

• Oklahoma last win: Oct. 7, 2023 (34-30)

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Texas vs Oklahoma predictions

Thomas Jones, Texas beat writer

Texas 38, Oklahoma 13

RED RIVER ROUT?

Barring a flurry of turnovers, the Longhorns should cruise against a Sooner squad struggling to find its offensive identity.

Cedric Golden, Columnist

Texas 35, Oklahoma 17.

PLENTY OF REST, NO RUST FOR QUINN

The Sooners have a terrific defense but won’t be able to keep up with the Longhorns. Quinn Ewers comes back and shakes off some early rust to keep the SEC title train on the tracks.

Danny Davis, Texas beat writer

Texas

STATE FAIR CAN WAIT; DON’T LEAVE EARLY

The results from the last decade of this rivalry suggest that this game will be close. The results from last weekend's slate of college football games suggest that this game will be close. Guess what? The 120th meeting between Texas and Oklahoma will be close. Texas wins but don't expect to see fans leaving the Cotton Bowl in search of Corny dogs until after this game is over.

David Eckert, Texas insider

Texas 28, Oklahoma 14

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Texas will win this game comfortably if it wins the turnover battle. With Quinn Ewers likely back under center and a freshman in Michael Hawkins Jr. quarterbacking the Sooners, that feels likely.

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Texas vs Oklahoma betting odds

Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday:

• Spread: Texas by 14.5

• Over/under: 48.5

• Moneyline: Texas (-709), Oklahoma (+488)

Texas vs Oklahoma injury updates

Texas: RB CJ Baxter (out), RB Christian Clark (out), RB Velton Gardner (out), RB Colin Page (questionable), LS Tate Haver (questionable), P Michael Kern (questionable), DB Derek Williams Jr. (probable).

Oklahoma: WR Jayden Gibson (out), WR Jalil Farooq (out), DB Gentry Williams (out), OL Geirean Hatchett (out), WR Nic Anderson (out), DB Kendel Dolby (out), K Tyler Keltner (out), WR Andrel Anthony (out), WR Deion Burks (out), TE Kade McIntyre (out).

Texas football 2024 schedule

• Aug. 31: Texas 52, Colorado State 0

• Sept. 7: Texas 31, Michigan 12

• Sept. 14: Texas 56, UTSA 7

• Sept. 21: Texas 51, Louisiana Monroe 3

• Sept. 28: Texas 35, Mississippi State 13*

• Oct. 5: BYE

• Oct. 12: No. 1 Texas vs. No. 16 Oklahoma | 2:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo)*

• Oct. 19: No. 1 Texas vs. No. 4 Georgia l 6:30 p.m. l ABC*

• Oct. 26: No. 1 Texas at Vanderbilt*

• Nov. 2: BYE

• Nov. 9: No. 1 Texas vs. Florida | 11 a.m. | ABC or ESPN (Fubo)*

• Nov. 16: No. 1 Texas at Arkansas | 11 a.m. | ABC or ESPN (Fubo)*

• Nov. 23: No. 1 Texas vs. Kentucky*

• Nov. 30: No. 1 Texas at No. 14 Texas A&M*

Oklahoma football 2024 schedule

• Aug. 30: Oklahoma 51, Temple 3

• Sept. 7: Oklahoma 16, Houston 12

• Sept. 14: Oklahoma 34, Tulane 19

• Sept. 21: Tennessee 25, Oklahoma 15 *

• Sept. 28: Oklahoma 27, Auburn 21

• Oct. 5: Bye

• Oct. 12: No. 16 Oklahoma vs. No. 1 Texas* (Dallas) | 2:30 p.m.

• Oct. 19: No. 16 Oklahoma vs. South Carolina*

• Oct. 26: No. 16 Oklahoma at No. 8 Ole Miss*

• Nov. 2: No. 16 Oklahoma vs. Maine | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN+, SEC Network +

• Nov. 9: No. 16 Oklahoma at No. 18 Missouri*

• Nov. 16: Bye

• Nov. 23: No. 16 Oklahoma vs. No. 7 Alabama*

• Nov. 30: No. 16 Oklahoma  at No. 10 LSU*

* Denotes SEC game

All times Central.

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