Texas vs Oklahoma score: Live updates, highlights from Red River Rivalry Week 7 game

One of the most unique atmospheres in college football is here, as Texas and Oklahoma head to Dallas to face off in the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl.

The No. 1 Longhorns (5-0, 1-0 SEC) face No. 16 Oklahoma (4-1, 1-1) on Saturday surrounded by the State Fair of Texas with the stadium split into halves right down the middle – one crimson and one burnt orange.

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Texas is looking for revenge on the Sooners after allowing a game-winning touchdown pass from Dillon Gabriel to Nic Anderson with 15 seconds remaining to lose 34-30 in last year's edition. However, Oklahoma will be without Gabriel, who transferred to Oregon, and its top five receivers, who are all out due to injury.

Instead, Oklahoma turns to true freshman Michael Hawkins Jr., who made his first career start in a 27-21 road win over Auburn two weeks ago. Hawkins Jr., who's set to become the first true freshman to ever start the Red River Rivalry for the Sooners, replaced former five-star recruit Jackson Arnold late in the first half of Oklahoma's loss to Tennessee in Week 4.

The Longhorns also return star quarterback Quinn Ewers, who missed Texas' last three games due to injury.

Follow along for live updates, highlights and score from Texas-Oklahoma in 2024:

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Texas vs Oklahoma score

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Texas vs Oklahoma live updates

Oklahoma punts again

Sooners offense can't get anything going, as Hawkins Jr. and the unit continue to struggle to put together solid drives.

Oklahoma offense continues to struggle

Sooners get bailed out on third-and-8 after Texas was called for holding, but it doesn't matter as Oklahoma is forced to punt right after moving the chains.

Oklahoma needs a stop here to keep this game in check.

Texas strikes back with touchdown

Longhorns put together a good drive, sparked by a few plays. Ewers hit Gunnar Helm on a tight end screen for a 7-yard touchdown to take a 7-3 lead.

Helm also made a 21-yard catch on the drive after evading an Oklahoma tackler and breaking free for a solid gain. Ewers was 6 of 7 for 65 yards and a touchdown that series after going three-and-out on Texas' first three possessions.

Oklahoma takes 3-0 lead

Sooners take a 3-0 lead on a 42-yard field goal by Tyler Keltner. Oklahoma had a decent drive there, going 38 yards in 11 plays in 4:42 of game time.

Texas goes 3-and-out for third time

Texas goes three-and-out again, as Danny Stutsman had a big tackle for loss on first down. Ewers looks out of sync early.

Texas goes 3-and-out

Ewers misses another open receiver on third-and-3, and the Longhorns go three-and-out for the second consecutive series. Oklahoma defense has been strong so far.

Oklahoma misses 44-yard field goal

Sooners can't capitalize on the turnover, as they get one first down before attempting a 44-yard field goal, which Tyler Keltner missed.

Ewers throws interception on third down

Ewers had an open receiver on third-and-14, but he overthrows the receiver, and the pass is intercepted by Billy Bowman. Great start for the Sooners defense.

Texas wins toss, elects to receive

Texas wants to set the tone early, electing to receive after winning the coin toss. Here we go.

Greg Sankey appears

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has made it to Dallas for the Red River Rivalry. The 2024 edition marks the first between both opponents as SEC foes.

Michael Hawkins Jr. set for first start vs Texas

Hawkins Jr., who's set to be the first true freshman quarterback in Oklahoma history to start in the Red River Rivalry, is getting ready for the biggest game of his life:

Bevo arrives

Important development: Bevo has made it inside the Cotton Bowl.

Kings of Leon sets the stage

Here's a look at Oklahoma's scene setter, narrated by Caleb Followill, the lead singer of Kings of Leon:

What channel is Texas vs Oklahoma on today?

• TV channel: ABC
• Streaming: ESPN app, ESPN+

Texas-Oklahoma will air live on ABC, with streaming options available on the ESPN app or ESPN+.

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Texas vs Oklahoma start time

• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Date: Saturday, Oct. 12
• Location: Dallas (Cotton Bowl Stadium)

The 2024 Red River Rivalry will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 12, from the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.

Texas vs Oklahoma series history

Here's the series record for the Red River Rivalry, which has been played since 1900:

• Series record: Texas leads 63-51-5
• Oklahoma's last win: 2023
• Texas' last win: 2022
• Last 10 matchups: Oklahoma leads 7-3

Texas vs Oklahoma predictions

Here are score predictions for the game, courtesy of the Austin American-Statesman and The Oklahoman:

• Austin American Statesman:

Cedric Golden: Texas 35, Oklahoma 17 . 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.

Thomas Jones: Texas 38, Oklahoma 13. Barring a flurry of turnovers, the Longhorns should cruise against a Sooner squad struggling to find its offensive identity.

David Eckert: Texas 28, Oklahoma 14. 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.

• The Oklahoman:

Ryan Aber: Texas 24, Oklahoma 20. OU’s defense stands strong, but Arch Manning comes off the bench to throw for a touchdown late to lift the top-ranked Longhorns to victory. The Sooners’ offense shows some life under Michael Hawkins Jr., but it isn’t quite enough as the Longhorns hold on.

Jenni Carlson: Texas 27, Oklahoma 10. Texas' size and strength on the lines of scrimmage is too much for OU. Michael Hawkins settles in, plays fairly clean, gives Sooners offensive hope moving forward.

Joe Mussatto: Texas 38, OU 13 . OU’s offense sputters again, this time with no one to turn to. Quinn Ewers and the ‘Horns reveal cracks in Sooner defense.

Texas vs Oklahoma betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, Oct. 12

• Spread: Texas (-16.5)
• Over/under: 49
• Moneyline: Texas -900 | Oklahoma +575

Texas vs Oklahoma injury updates

Injuries courtesy of Friday night's SEC availability report update:

• Texas: RB CJ Baxter (out), RB Christian Clark (out), RB Velton Gardner (out), DB Derek Williams Jr. (probable), RB Colin Page (probable), P/K Michael Kern (probable), DS Tate Haver (probable).
• Oklahoma: WR Jayden Gibson (out), WR Jalil Farooq (out), WR Nic Anderson (out), WR Deion Burks (out), WR Andrel Anthony (out), DB Gentry Williams (out), DB Kendel Dolby (out), TE Kade McIntyre (out), OL Geirean Hatchett (out).

Oklahoma football schedule 2024

Here’s a look at the Sooners’ full 2024 football schedule, including dates, times and television designations:

All times Eastern.

• Friday, Aug. 30: vs. Temple (W, 51-3)
• Saturday, Sept. 7: vs. Houston (W, 16-12)
• Saturday, Sept. 14: vs. Tulane (W, 34-19)
• Saturday, Sept. 21: vs. Tennessee (L, 25-15)
• Saturday, Sept. 28: at Auburn* (W, 27-21)
• Saturday, Oct. 5: BYE
• Saturday, Oct. 12: vs. No. 1 Texas* (Dallas) | 3:30 p.m. | ABC ( ESPN+ and Fubo )
• Saturday: Oct. 19: vs. South Carolina*
• Saturday, Oct. 26: at No. 8 Ole Miss*
• Saturday, Nov. 2: vs. Maine | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+ , SEC Network +
• Saturday, Nov. 9: at No. 18 Missouri*
• Saturday, Nov. 16: BYE
• Saturday, Nov. 23: vs. No. 7 Alabama*
• Saturday, Nov. 30: at No. 10 LSU*

* Denotes SEC game

Texas football schedule 2024

Here’s a look at the Longhorns’ full 2024 football schedule, including dates, times and television designations:

All times Eastern.

• Saturday, Aug. 31: vs. Colorado State (W, 52-0)
• Saturday, Sept. 7: at No. 21 Michigan (W, 31-12)
• Saturday, Sept. 14: vs. UTSA (W, 56-7)
• Saturday, Sept. 21: vs. Louisiana Monroe (W, 51-3)
• Saturday, Sept. 28: vs. Mississippi State* (W, 35-13)
• Saturday, Oct. 5: BYE
• Saturday, Oct. 12: vs. No. 16 Oklahoma* | 3:30 p.m. | ABC ( Fubo )
• Saturday, Oct. 19: vs. No. 4 Georgia* | 7:30 p.m. | ABC ( Fubo )
• Saturday, Oct. 26: at Vanderbilt*
• Saturday, Nov. 2: BYE
• Saturday, Nov. 9: vs. Florida* | Noon | ABC or ESPN ( Fubo )
• Saturday, Nov. 16 : at Arkansas* | Noon | ABC or ESPN ( Fubo )
• Saturday, Nov. 23: vs. Kentucky*
• Saturday, Nov. 30: at No. 14 Texas A&M*

* Denotes SEC game

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