Texas vs. Oklahoma Prediction & Betting Tips - October 12
The No.1-ranked Texas Longhorns will face the No.18-ranked Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday, Oct. 12. This matchup marks the first-ever SEC clash in the Red River Rivalry.
The Longhorns are 5-0 and have been dominant on both sides of the ball, outscoring their opponents 225-35. Meanwhile, the Sooners are 4-1, with their lone loss coming against the then-No.6-ranked Tennessee Volunteers in their first-ever game as a member of the Southeastern Conference.
Texas vs. Oklahoma game details
Game: Texas Longhorns at Oklahoma Sooners
Date and Time: Saturday, October 12, 3:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, Oklahoma
Texas vs. Oklahoma betting odds and spread
Texas vs. Oklahoma key stats
The Texas Longhorns have averaged 45.0 points per game, which ranks seventh out of 134 teams in the nation. They average 322.2 passing yards per game and 191.4 rushing yards per game, ranking tenth and 37th, respectively.
The Longhorns have allowed 7.0 ppg, which ranks second in the nation. They've allowed 121.6 passing yards per game and 106.6 rushing yards per game, ranking second and 30th, respectively.
Texas is led by Steve Sarkisian, who is in his fourth season leading the program to a 30-14 record. He previously spent parts of two seasons leading the USC Trojans to a 12-6 mark preceded by a five-year stint where he coached the Washington Huskies to a 34-29 record.
The Oklahoma Sooners have averaged 28.6 ppg, which ranks 69th in the nation. They rank 118th in passing offense and 100th in rushing offense, averaging 169.2 passing yards per game and 128.6 rushing yards per game. The Sooners have allowed 16.0 ppg, which ranks 19th. They allow 218.6 passing yards per game and 105.6 rushing yards per game, ranking 77th and 27th, respectively.
Oklahoma is led by third-year coach Brent Venables. He's in his first head coaching gig after long-term stints as the defensive coordinator of the Sooners and the Clemson Tigers. He has led Oklahoma to a 20-11 record.
Texas vs. Oklahoma betting prediction
The Texas Longhorns have been among the best teams in the nation on both sides of the ball this season. Meanwhile, the rival Oklahoma Sooners have struggled to move the ball offensively and could be in for a long day against an elite defensive unit.
While Oklahoma is 4-1, their lone loss came against the Tennessee Volunteers, the only true test on their schedule thus far. Look for them to struggle against their rivals, losing by at least 15 points.
Pick: Texas Longhorns -14.5 (-105)