This is the best possible test to see if that's true. Things seem to be coming together, even if slowly. Rather, there's cautious optimism that an actual corner is starting to be turned. Texas: Notice how, even on a four-game winning streak that includes victories over USC and TCU, no one is using the dreaded 'B-word' for the Horns. TV: FOX | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free) Storylines One problem? This rivalry seriously lacked the national luster it had in the 2000s. The Oklahoma-Texas game is a sight to see with the 50-50 split inside the Cotton Bowl attracting one's eye until the action begins on the field. One of college football's most unique rivalries, the Red River Showdown - the latest name for the game that has undergone a shift in recent years - goes down each fall in Dallas with the Texas State Fair in the background.
Here's what you need to know for Saturday's kickoff. A few recent editions of this game have been close, but for the first time in a while, it feels like it matters again. Depending on the outcome, it could be seen as a preview for this season's Big 12 Championship Game. Additionally, ESPN's 'College GameDay' is going to be in attendance. 19 Longhorns are ranked in the AP Top 25 for this game for the first time since 2012, though it has been Texas not holding up its end of the bargain recently as Oklahoma has remained one of the nation's top programs each year.
