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The rivalry between the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns appears to be alive and well.
Texas entered this year’s Red River Rivalry on the heels of an upset loss to the Florida Gators. Meanwhile, the sixth-ranked Sooners entered Saturday with an unblemished record.
Despite already having two losses, Texas still seemed to understand what was at stake at the Cotton Bowl. The intensity became even more apparent when players from both Oklahoma and Texas met in the end zone, and a skirmish ensued.
Oklahoma and Texas staff members, as well as referees, intervened and were seen trying to separate the players.
The group of Sooners players eventually turned toward the tunnel.
John Mateer, a preseason Heisman Trophy candidate, returned to the starting lineup Saturday after missing a game because of a hand injury. Mateer has racked up 1,215 passing yards and picked up another 190 on the ground so far this season.
Meanwhile, the once highly touted prospect Arch Manning has largely failed to live up to expectations in his first season as Texas’ full-time starter.
Manning finished the Longhorns’ season-opening loss to Ohio State with 170 passing yards. He entered Saturday with 1,151 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions.
Texas entered the 2025 Red River Rivalry with a 64-41-5 all-time series lead. But, the Sooners have won seven of the last 10 matchups.
Oklahoma led 6-3 at halftime on Saturday.
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