Texas Longhorns at Oklahoma Sooners Odds and Lines

Texas and Oklahoma renew one of college football’s most historic rivalries when they meet at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas for another edition of the Red River Rivalry. The Longhorns enter the matchup ranked No. 1 in the country, making this one of the biggest games on the Week 6 schedule. Check the latest NCAAF odds as you follow the action in a rivalry that has been played annually in Dallas since 1929.

The Longhorns hold the all-time series advantage, but recent meetings have shown just how unpredictable this rivalry can be. Texas won the 2025 meeting 23-6 after Oklahoma led 6-3 at halftime, while the Longhorns also won 34-3 in 2024. Oklahoma had previously dominated the 2023 meeting, winning 34-30.

This year’s matchup also carries significant SEC implications, with both programs now competing in the conference and the rivalry continuing at its traditional neutral-site location. With Texas entering as the No. 1 team in the nation, the Sooners have an opportunity to make a major statement against one of the country’s top-ranked teams.

• Game: Saturday, October 10, 2026 — 3:30 PM ET
• Venue: Cotton Bowl, Dallas, TX
• TV: ABC
• Storyline: Texas enters ranked No. 1, while the Longhorns look to extend their recent success against Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry.

Spread Analysis

Texas’ No. 1 ranking makes the Longhorns the side to watch in the Texas vs. Oklahoma odds, but the neutral-site setting is an important consideration when evaluating the spread. The rivalry has historically produced unpredictable results, and the designated visiting team has won seven of the last eight meetings entering the 2025 matchup.

Texas also has recent momentum in this matchup, winning the last two meetings. In 2025, the Longhorns turned a 6-3 halftime deficit into a 23-6 victory, limiting Oklahoma to just 88 yards after halftime.

For bettors evaluating the Texas vs. Oklahoma spread, the combination of Texas’ national ranking, recent head-to-head results and the rivalry’s neutral-site environment will be important factors.

Total Betting Trends

Recent meetings provide an interesting backdrop for the Texas vs. Oklahoma over/under. The 2025 matchup finished with only 29 combined points, while the 2024 meeting was even lower scoring at 37 points, with Texas winning 34-3. However, this rivalry has also produced plenty of offensive shootouts, including Oklahoma’s 34-30 victory in 2023 and several high-scoring meetings earlier in the series.

That contrast makes the total particularly interesting for NCAAF bettors. Recent defensive performances point toward a lower-scoring game, but the history of explosive offensive performances between these programs means the Texas vs. Oklahoma total deserves close attention before placing an over/under wager.