The 2025 Oklahoma football season has gotten off to a great start. The Sooners are undefeated and enter the Red River Rivalry against the Texas Longhorns as the fifth-ranked team in the country. The Longhorns are struggling in comparison after they fell out of the AP top 25 , but this rivalry game offers a unique challenge for both teams because it matters a lot and could be a turning point for the winner.

ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit met with legendary Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops to discuss what the rivalry means for each program. Stoops said that the fanbases and the programs have a mutual respect for success , but when they play, the hatred is also there, making the rivalry even more passionate.

When asked how the rivalry relates to others he has been a part

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