Texas Longhorns vs. Oklahoma Sooners Preview: Score Predictions

Our staff predicts the results of the first Red River Showdown in the SEC era.

Sep 14, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) throws a pass against the UTSA Roadrunners in the first quarter at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sara Diggins/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images / Sara Diggins/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Texas and Oklahoma will make the trip to Dallas with another badge on their uniform. This time, replacing the Big 12, it will be the SEC.

The last edition of the matchup was a close game, and this year promises to be a similar experience.

Here is how our staff thinks this game will look like.

Matt Galatzan, Publisher

The Longhorns and Sooners meet for the first time as SEC foes, with Texas looking to avenge their lone regular season loss from a year ago. These two programs seem to be on different playing fields this season. And while you can typically throw the records out the window in this matchup, I think Texas overpowers OU and covers.

Texas 38, Oklahoma 17

Isa Almeida, Staff Writer

There is no doubt this will be a competitive game. Both teams will come hungry for the win, especially Texas after last year's loss. It'll be a matchup of one of the best offenses in the country against a solid Oklahoma defense. I think Steve Sarkisian has prepared this team enough to perform in the tough moments, and if they are able to avoid mistakes, Texas will come out with the win.

Texas 42, Oklahoma 28

Emma Hutchinson, Staff Writer

Quinn Ewers will make a stunning return for the Longhorns and leave the Cotton Bowl burnt orange by the end of the game. Oklahoma has few offensive momentum with the amount of wide receivers injured, but Texas needs to play at its highest level against a Sooners quarterback who likes to pick up his feet.

Texas 41, Oklahoma 24

TJ Krilowicz, Staff Writer

OU pulls some trickery that helps their rugged offense, but the Texas offense gets the last laugh. Jaydon Blue scores two touchdowns.

Texas 28, Oklahoma 20

Lindsey Plotkin, Staff Writer

Texas will dominate both sides of the ball and have possession for the majority of the game. Quinn Ewers balls out and throws four touchdowns and runs for one.

Texas 49, Oklahoma 14