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The rivalry between Oklahoma Soners and Texas Longhorns seems to be alive and good.
Texas entered this year’s Red River rivaling on the heels of a disturbed loss for Florida Gators. Meanwhile, the sixth ranked soon in Saturday with an unnoticed record.
Despite already having two losses, Texas still seemed to understand what was at stake in the Cotton Bowl. The intensity became even more visible when players from both Oklahoma and Texas met in the final zone and a skirmish emerged.
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Endzone Score Board ahead of the game between Oklahoma Soners and Texas Longhorns on October 11, 2025 in Dallas Texas. (William Purnell/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Oklahoma and Texas staff as well as the judges intervened and were seen trying to separate the players.
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The group of Soners players eventually turned to the tunnel.
John Mate, a Preseason Heisman Trophy candidate, returned to the starting lineup on Saturday after missing a game due to a hand injury. Mate has collected 1,215 passing yards and picked up another 190 on earth so far this season.
Sooners stand before Red River Rivalry College Football Game between the University of Oklahoma Soners and Texas Longhorn at the Cotton Bowl stadium in Dallas, Texas, Saturday 11 October 2025. (Sarah Phipps / Oklahoman / USA Today Network via Imag images)
Meanwhile, the once much proclaimed Prospect Arch Manning has largely failed to live up to expectations in its first season as Texas’ full -time starter.
Manning completed Longhorns’ seasonal opening loss to Ohio State with 170 passing yards. He went in Saturday with 1,151 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions.
Texas Longhorn’s Quarterback Arch Manning (16) seems to be throwing when Oklahoma Soners Linebacker Kip Lewis (10) defends during the first quarter of Cotton Bowl on October 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Kevin Jairaj/Imag- Pictures)
Texas went into 2025 Red River rivaling with a 64-41-5 All-Time series lead. But they have soon won seven of the last 10 matchups.
Oklahoma led 6-3 at the break on Saturday.
