The 18th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners (4-1, 1-1 SEC) will take on the first-ranked Texas Longhorns (5-0, 1-0) in an SEC matchup on Saturday afternoon. Oklahoma is coming off an off week and won their most recent game on the road against the Auburn Tigers by a score of 27-21. Quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr completed 10 of 15 passes for 161 yards. He also carried the ball 14 times for 69 yards and had one touchdown.
The Texas Longhorns are also coming off their off week, most recently beating the Mississippi State Bulldogs at home by a score of 35-13. Running back Quintrevion Wisner carried the ball 13 times for 83 yards. Quarterback Arch Manning completed 26 of 31 passes for 325 yards and two touchdowns.
Will the Longhorns continue to be the best team in the country, or will the Sooners continue the trend of upsets?
Texas Longhorns vs. Oklahoma Sooners Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Texas Longhorns | -14.5
-108 |
Over 49
-108 |
-700 |
| Oklahoma Sooners | +14.5
-112 |
Under 49
-112 |
+500 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Texas Longhorns vs. Oklahoma Sooners Match Details
- Fixture: Texas Longhorns vs. Oklahoma Sooners
- Date and Time: Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET
- Location: Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas
Key Stats
Texas Longhorns
The Texas Longhorns enter 5-0, averaging 45.00 points per game this season. Running back Jaydon Blue leads the team in rushing, averaging 47.6 yards per game, and has four touchdowns. Quarterback Arch Manning averages 180.2 passing yards per game and has completed 70.50% of his passes. So far this season, he has thrown nine touchdowns and two interceptions.
Additionally, Quarterback Quinn Ewers, who is set to return from his injury, averages 230.33 passing yards per game and has completed 73.40% of his passes. So far this season, he has thrown eight touchdowns and two interceptions.
Wide receiver Isaiah Bond is averaging 72.8 receiving yards per game and has scored three touchdowns. Ryan Wingo is averaging 49.4 receiving yards per game and has two touchdowns. Defensively, Texas has seven interceptions and 13 sacks. The Longhorns are allowing 7.00 points per game.
Oklahoma Sooners
The Sooners enter the game 4-1, averaging 28.60 points per game this season. Jovantae Barnes leads the team in rushing, averaging 39.8 yards per game with two touchdowns. Quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. is averaging 103.33 passing yards per game and is completing 62.20% of his passes. In his brief time as a starter, he has thrown one touchdown and has not thrown an interception.
Wide receiver Deion Burks averages 40.2 receiving yards per game, while Bauer Sharp averages 31.8 receiving yards per game. From a defensive standpoint, Oklahoma has five interceptions and 18 sacks. They are allowing 16.00 points per game.
Prediction
Texas finds themselves as a two-touchdown favorite in this rivalry game and this simply looks to be too many points. Both teams are coming off their off week in which they have had plenty of time to prepare for this game. Further, Texas may be switching back to Quinn Ewers at quarterback, which could give Oklahoma a slight advantage if Ewers is not 100%. On top of that, Texas has a game against Georgia looming in Week 8, which could make this a look-ahead spot as well.
The Red River Rivalry tends to be a close-fought game, so with both teams playing well this season, backing Oklahoma to cover a two-touchdown spread will be our best bet.
Final Pick
Oklahoma Sooners +14.5 (-112)
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