The 121st meeting between Oklahoma and Texas kicks off today at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, and it’s more than just a rivalry. It’s a battle steeped in history, intensity and championship implications.
The 121st Red River Rivalry
This is the .
The first matchup was played in .
The game has been held at .
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of OU’s defensive snaps this season have resulted in for the opposing offense.
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of OU’s defensive snaps this season have resulted in the opposing offense gaining .
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OU’s offense is this season — with and .
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OU’s defense has allowed only through the first five games of the season.
That’s the for an OU team since .
2Texas has played in the .
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OU has held to :
Temple — 26 yards
Auburn — 67 yards
Kent State — 17 yards
9Texas has forced in its first five games (