Texas Longhorns vs Oklahoma Sooners football: TV Schedule, Odds, Point Spread, Start time Preview and Prediction
A rivalry game between Texas and Oklahoma is set before the college football fans, especially the Big 12. While the Texans Longhorns are no longer competing like contenders in the recent years, the Oklahoma Sooners are always on the hunt.
Texas takes on Oklahoma on Saturday at the Cotton Bowl, Dallas Texas. Without a doubt, the Oklahoma Sooners were stunned by losing last Saturday, 37-34, over the TCU Horned Frogs.
The Sooners were caught in surprise by allowing the Horned Frogs to stay with them throughout the game. With the defeat, the Sooners dropped from No. 4 to No. 11 in the AP Poll.
Trevor Knight completed 14 of 35 passes for 309 yards and one touchdown against two interceptions, one was returned for a touchdown. Knight also rushed 13 times for 61 yards. He fell short to lift his team at the end as the Horned Frogs stopped the offense.
Sterling Shepard had 215 yards in seven receptions and a touchdown while Durron Neal had 71 yards in four receptions. Thus, the offense of the Sooners has the firepower to move on.
Oklahoma is not out for the college football playoffs after suffering a loss. The Sooners have to keep going and to win all their remaining games.
Offensively, Oklahoma averages 279.6 yards in passing and 208.6 yards in rushing. Defensively, Oklahoma yields 264 yards in passing and 109.6 yards in rushing per game.
Meanwhile, the Texas Longhorns are declining in the Big 12. Last Saturday, the Longhorns lost to Baylor, 28-7, because of a low-key performance in the passing offense.
Quarterback Tyrone Swoopes completed 16 of 34 passes for 144 yards with no touchdowns but two interceptions. The total yards in the air for Texas was so meager that they needed to do something about it.
Offensively, Texas averages 184.8 yards in passing and 134.4 in rushing. Defensively, Texan yields 134. yards in passing and 199 yards in rushing per game.
Jonathan Gray had 79 yards and Malcolm Brown had 55 yards on the ground. Surely, the ground game might be the answer for Texas to beat Oklahoma.
Texas vs Oklahoma football start time is at 12:00 PM ET. Texas Longhorns vs Oklahoma Sooners tv schedule is on ABC.
Texas and Oklahoma odds and point spread: -14.5 Sooners
