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 (

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