October 9, 2025

Red River Rivalry Set for Dallas Showdown

Dallas, October 9, 2025

News Summary

The iconic Red River Rivalry will see the Texas Longhorns face off against the Oklahoma Sooners in Dallas. Scheduled for October 11, the match is set to attract thousands of fans at the Cotton Bowl. With uncertainty surrounding Oklahoma’s starting quarterback John Mateer, who is recovering from an injury, both teams are preparing for a competitive clash. The atmosphere promises to be electrifying, with viewing parties planned across Texas coinciding with festivities in Austin.

Dallas

The 2025 edition of the Red River Rivalry is set to take place on October 11 in Dallas, when the Texas Longhorns will be playing against the Oklahoma Sooners in this iconic college football matchup. The game will kick off at 2:30 p.m. at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, where tens of thousands of fans are expected to attend.

Key game-day and roster developments

Oklahoma enters the matchup with uncertainty at quarterback after John Mateer, Oklahoma’s starting quarterback, suffered a broken bone in his throwing hand on September 20 and underwent surgery over two weeks ago. Mateer is listed as “questionable” on Oklahoma’s injury report released by the Southeastern Conference. Should he play, it would mark Mateer’s first game against Texas.

Mateer did not play in Oklahoma’s most recent game; Mateer missed Oklahoma’s last game against Kent State, with Michael Hawkins starting in his place. Michael Hawkins also started against Texas last year, where the Longhorns won 34-3, a result that will factor into both teams’ preparation and narrative for this year’s meeting.

Broadcast, viewing and fan activity

Fans planning to watch on television should note that Texas Gameday is scheduled to air at 1:30 p.m. on KBVO as the official pregame show for Texas football. The matchup will be simulcast at various locations for fans unable to attend in person, and various bars and venues in Austin plan to host viewing parties for the game, featuring food and drink specials.

Student and fan interest remains high: Texas fans are eagerly anticipating the game, with many students expressing confidence in a win. The game also arrives during a busy weekend in Austin; Texas Gameday trends can lead to widespread festive chaos, coinciding with Austin’s ACL Festival.

Team form, rankings and betting

Recent on-field records show contrasting momentum: Recent performances show Oklahoma is 4-0 while Texas stands at 3-1 after an early-season loss. That early loss contributed to ranking movement, and Texas was recently removed from the top 25 rankings following a loss to unranked Florida. Many fans see the Red River Rivalry as an opportunity to rebound, and fans believe that winning the Red River Rivalry can help Texas regain its ranking.

Betting markets currently reflect a narrow gap between the two programs. Betting lines show Texas is favored but the odds have been tightening as the game approaches. Public and expert predictions are mixed, with predictions for the game are mixed, with some favoring Texas’s depth and others highlighting Oklahoma’s strong defense.

History and context

The game returns to a long-standing setting and tradition. The Cotton Bowl has been the traditional venue for the matchup since 1932, hosting tens of thousands of fans from both schools. The rivalry itself has deep roots: the rivalry dates back to 1900 and has evolved into a spectacle involving traditions ranging from the Golden Hat trophy to intense fan festivities. Across the series, in the all-time series record, Texas leads with 64 wins, compared to Oklahoma’s 51 wins and 5 ties.

What to expect on game day

Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. central time, with pregame coverage and fan events beginning earlier in the day. Teams will finalize lineups and injury designations in the days leading up to the matchup, with particular attention on whether John Mateer will be cleared to play. The game will be a major draw both in Dallas at the Cotton Bowl and at viewing sites across Texas and nationwide.

FAQ

When and where is the game?: The 2025 edition of the Red River Rivalry is set to take place on October 11 in Dallas.
Who is playing?: Texas Longhorns will be playing against the Oklahoma Sooners in this iconic college football matchup.
What time is kickoff and where will it be played?: The game will kick off at 2:30 p.m. at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
What is the status of Oklahoma’s starting quarterback?: John Mateer, Oklahoma’s starting quarterback, suffered a broken bone in his throwing hand on September 20 and underwent surgery over two weeks ago.
How is Mateer listed on the injury report?: Mateer is listed as “questionable” on Oklahoma’s injury report released by the Southeastern Conference.
Has Mateer played against Texas before?: Should he play, it would mark Mateer’s first game against Texas.
Who started at quarterback in Oklahoma’s last game?: Mateer missed Oklahoma’s last game against Kent State, with Michael Hawkins starting in his place.
What happened when Michael Hawkins faced Texas last year?: Michael Hawkins also started against Texas last year, where the Longhorns won 34-3.
When does Texas Gameday air and on which station?: Texas Gameday is scheduled to air at 1:30 p.m. on KBVO as the official pregame show for Texas football.
What is Texas’s ranking situation?: Texas was recently removed from the top 25 rankings following a loss to unranked Florida.
What are fans expecting from the game?: Fans believe that winning the Red River Rivalry can help Texas regain its ranking.
Will local events affect game-day atmosphere?: Texas Gameday trends can lead to widespread festive chaos, coinciding with Austin’s ACL Festival.
Are there viewing parties in Austin?: Various bars and venues in Austin plan to host viewing parties for the game, featuring food and drink specials.
How long has the Cotton Bowl hosted the matchup?: The Cotton Bowl has been the traditional venue for the matchup since 1932, hosting tens of thousands of fans from both schools.
How long has this rivalry existed and what traditions are associated?: The rivalry dates back to 1900 and has evolved into a spectacle involving traditions ranging from the Golden Hat trophy to intense fan festivities.
What is the all-time series record?: In the all-time series record, Texas leads with 64 wins, compared to Oklahoma’s 51 wins and 5 ties.
How are the teams performing this season?: Recent performances show Oklahoma is 4-0 while Texas stands at 3-1 after an early-season loss.
What do the betting lines indicate?: Betting lines show Texas is favored but the odds have been tightening as the game approaches.
Are predictions settled?: Predictions for the game are mixed, with some favoring Texas’s depth and others highlighting Oklahoma’s strong defense.
Will the game be available outside the stadium?: The game will be simulcast at various locations for fans unable to attend in person.
Are students confident about the outcome?: Texas fans are eagerly anticipating the game, with many students expressing confidence in a win.

Key Game Details
Feature	Detail
Date	October 11, 2025
Teams	Texas Longhorns vs Oklahoma Sooners
Kickoff	2:30 p.m. at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas
Stadium history	The Cotton Bowl has been the traditional venue for the matchup since 1932
Oklahoma QB status	John Mateer suffered a broken bone in his throwing hand on September 20 and is listed as “questionable”
Recent records	Oklahoma 4-0; Texas 3-1
Series record	Texas leads 64-51-5 (wins-losses-ties)
Pregame show	Texas Gameday airs at 1:30 p.m. on KBVO
Viewing	Simulcast and viewing parties at various locations, including Austin bars with specials

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