The Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas is the setting for the No. 3 Texas Longhorns’ (5-0) matchup against the No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners (5-0) on October 7, 2023, starting at 12:00 PM ET, airing on ABC.
The Longhorns came out on top 40-14 last time out when they faced the Kansas Jayhawks. In their most recent outing, the Sooners took on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and picked up the win by a final score of 66-17.
Quinn Ewers finished with 325 yards on 25-35 passing (71.4%) in the Longhorns’ last game, tossing one touchdown and one interception, plus seven rushing attempts for 40 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Jonathon Brooks ran for two touchdowns while racking up 217 yards on 20 attempts. He also hauled in one reception for 23 yards Adonai Mitchell earned 141 yards on 10 receptions with one score.
For the Sooners in their last game, Dillon Gabriel completed 26 of 39 passing attempts (66.7%) and totaled 366 yards through the air, completing three touchdown passes but giving away one interception and two touchdowns as a runner. Marcus Major had 19 rushing attempts and wound up with 66 yards. Jalil Farooq ended the contest with five catches for 81 yards.
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Texas Players to Watch
- Ewers leads his team with 1,358 passing yards (271.6 per game) and has a 66% completion percentage (97-of-147), throwing 10 touchdown passes and one interception. He also has 74 rushing yards on 25 carries (with five touchdowns), averaging 14.8 yards per game.
- Brooks has run for a team-high 596 yards on 85 attempts (119.2 yards per game) and five touchdowns. He also has 87 receiving yards on five catches (17.4 yards per game) and one touchdown.
- So far this year CJ Baxter has run for 158 yards on 38 carries (39.5 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- This season Xavier Worthy has 26 catches and leads the team with 345 yards (69 per game) while scoring three touchdowns.
- Mitchell has also tacked on 321 yards on 22 catches and four touchdowns. He averages 64.2 receiving yards per game this year.
- Ja’Tavion Sanders is averaging 69.5 yards per game, racking up 13 receptions for 278 yards and one touchdown.
Oklahoma Players to Watch
- Gabriel has passed for 1,593 yards while completing 75.2% of his throws (118-of-157), with 15 touchdowns and two interceptions (318.6 yards per game). He’s also rushed 29 times for 95 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 19 yards per game.
- Major has 51 carries for a team-high 199 rushing yards (49.8 per game) and one touchdown.
- Tawee Walker has rushed for 193 yards on 38 carries (38.6 yards per game), with two touchdowns on the ground this year.
- Andrel Anthony has reeled in 22 passes for a team-high 387 yards with one touchdown. He averages 77.4 yards per game.
- Farooq has chipped in with 15 receptions for 285 yards and two touchdowns.
- This season Nic Anderson is averaging 69.8 yards per game, with 10 catches for 279 yards and five touchdowns.
Texas Recent Stat Leaders
- Aaron Bryant has suited up for of the Longhorns’ last three games, totaling .
- As part of the Horns’ defense, Sydir Mitchell has compiled in their last three games.
- Barryn Sorrell has helped spur the Longhorns’ defense in their last three games with seven tackles, one TFL, and one sack in games.
- A key contributor to the Longhorns’ defense, Byron Murphy II has nine tackles, three TFL, and two sacks in their last three games.
Oklahoma Recent Stat Leaders
- On defense, Jasiah Wagoner has helped lead the charge with nine tackles, three TFL, and two sacks in the Sooners’ last three games.
- For the Sooners in their last three games, Luke Elzinga has registered nine tackles, three TFL, and two sacks.
- Ethan Downs has been causing chaos on defense, posting one TFL and nine tackles in the Sooners’ last three contests.
- With one TFL and nine tackles in games, Anthony has been doing his part for the Sooners in their last three games.
Texas vs. Oklahoma Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | -4 | -110 | -110 | 60.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Texas | Oklahoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 36 (31) | 47.4 (3) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 12.8 (12) | 10.8 (6) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 4 (20) | 4 (20) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 8 (36) | 12 (5) |
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