- Matchup: Texas Longhorns vs Oklahoma Sooners
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Venue: Cotton Bowl, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Sooners (+7.5)
- Totals: 39
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The Texas Longhorns (4-0) are heading to the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, October 10, 2026, to face off against the Oklahoma Sooners (2-2). The Sooners begin as 7.5-point underdogs according to Las Vegas sportsbooks, with the over/under set at 39.
Texas recorded a perfect 4-0 prior to this game. In their previous contest, they edged out the Tennessee Volunteers with a close score of 20-17. The Longhorns executed 36 rushing plays for a total of 61 yards, averaging 1.7 yards per attempt. Overall, they completed 55 plays, generating 262 offensive yards. Defensively, Texas allowed the Volunteers 18 completions on 32 attempts for 151 passing yards, achieving a completion percentage of 56.3%. The Longhorns’ defense conceded 70 rushing yards on 44 attempts, averaging 1.6 yards per carry.
This season, the Longhorns amassed a total of 1,514 yards. Scoring-wise, they achieved 7 passing touchdowns and 8 rushing touchdowns, while turning the ball over just 5 times. Texas has gained 92 first downs but has been penalized 25 times for a loss of 250 yards. On average, they maintain 147.3 rushing yards per game, ranking them 88th in Division 1. The Longhorns average 33.3 points per game.
Defensively, Texas holds an impressive 11th place nationally for opponent scoring, allowing just 13.3 points per game. Their opponents average 2.8 yards per carry, totaling 99.3 rushing yards per game this season, with the Longhorns conceding 397 rushing yards across 4 games. In terms of passing defense, they have given up 687 yards, placing them 12th in the nation, allowing 171.8 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 59.7%. Overall, Texas surrenders 271.0 yards per game, ranking 22nd in Division 1, allowing 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
The Sooners enter this game with a record of 2-2. In their last outing, they were defeated by the Georgia Bulldogs with a significant score of 41-13. The Sooners managed only 65 rushing yards on 35 carries, averaging 1.9 yards per rush. Their total offensive output for the game was 296 yards from 69 plays, translating to an average of 4.3 yards per play. On the defensive side, Oklahoma allowed a 55.6% completion rate, giving up 177 passing yards on 15 completions out of 27 attempts, while their ground defense conceded 129 yards on 26 rushes at a rate of 5.0 yards per attempt.
As for scoring, the Sooners rank 109th in Division 1 with an average of just 22.0 points per game. Their offensive production stands at 321.3 yards per game, placing them 120th nationally. The Sooners have committed 214 penalty yards on 26 infractions, ranking them 106th in college football for penalties. They’ve thrown 4 interceptions and lost 6 fumbles, while recording 66 first downs this season. Thus far, Oklahoma has accumulated 889 passing yards with an average of 222.3 yards per game, ranking 80th in the nation. Their running game averages only 99.0 yards, with a total of 396 rushing yards this season.
On defense, Oklahoma has allowed 462 rushing yards (115.5 yards per game) along with 5 rushing touchdowns this year. They have also permitted 1 passing touchdown and an average of 122.5 yards per game through the air, ranking 4th in Division 1 for passing defense. To date, they’ve allowed 64 points total. The Sooners’ defense has recorded 3 fumble recoveries and 1 interception this season, having participated in 224 plays, ranking them 4th nationally. Currently, they give up 16.0 points per game, placing them 24th in Division 1.
Who will emerge victorious in this Longhorns vs Sooners college football showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Longhorns -7.5
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