This season, the Red River Rivalry is shaping up to be one of the season’s biggest showdowns. The Longhorns are looking to bounce back after a tough loss to Florida, while the Sooners aim to stay undefeated. Although Brent Venables ’ No.6 Oklahoma plays against Steve Sarkisian ’s unranked Texas, there’s plenty at stake when it comes to conference standings. And the big question? Oklahoma’s starting QB, John Mateer , is still uncertain. The backup QB did step up and led a one-sided victory over Kent State. But that victory didn’t satisfy Venables, and that’s why he isn’t leaving anything to chance.

On Monday, OU insider Parker Thune reported talking with Sooners LB Kobie McKinzie after their 44-0 blowout of Kent State. Despite the one-sided win, McKinzie said Venables wasn’t impr

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