The State Fair of Texas always provides a phenomenal backdrop for what is the best rivalry in college sports. On Saturday, the Oklahoma Sooners fell well short of expectations in their 34-3 loss to the Texas Longhorns.
Sure, the Longhorns are the No. 1 team in the nation and OU is still dealing with a lot of injuries at wide receiver, but many of the issues that are plaguing the offense have less to do with personnel available and gameplan and execution.
It’s the second time in three years in which the Sooners have been blown out by the Longhorns in the Red River Rivalry. And it’s the second time in three years that Oklahoma failed to score a touchdown.
It was a huge letdown by the Oklahoma Sooners, who now fall to 4-2 on the season with a number of tough games looking ahead. You may not have enjoyed the game, but I’m sure there were some fantastic scenes around the State Fair that Oklahoma fans enjoyed before and after the game. Here’s a look at some of the best photos from the game.
NCAA Football: Texas at Oklahoma
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners Pride of Oklahoma Band members pose for a…
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners Pride of Oklahoma Band members pose for a photo on the midway prior to the game between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
NCAA Football: Texas at Oklahoma
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) reacts to a sack…
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) reacts to a sack of Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) during the first quarter at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
NCAA Football: Texas at Oklahoma
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) reacts after…
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) reacts after making an interception during the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
NCAA Football: Texas at Oklahoma
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) tries to throw…
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) tries to throw as Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) defends during the first quarter at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Syndication: Austin American-Statesman
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (5) runs for the first down against Oklahoma Sooners defensive…
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (5) runs for the first down against Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Woodi Washington (5) in the second quarter during the Red River Rivalry Football Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the University of Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, TX on Saturday Oct. 12, 2024.
NCAA Football: Texas at Oklahoma
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Liona Lefau (18) tackles Oklahoma Sooners quarterback…
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Liona Lefau (18) tackles Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) during the first quarter at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
NCAA Football: Texas at Oklahoma
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive back Jaylon Guilbeau (3) tackles Oklahoma Sooners…
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive back Jaylon Guilbeau (3) tackles Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver J.J. Hester (13) during the first half at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Syndication: The Oklahoman
Oklahoma and Texas players argue after a play during the Red River Rivalry college football game…
Oklahoma and Texas players argue after a play during the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Texas one 34-3.
Syndication: The Oklahoman
Oklahoma’s Zac Alley shouts during the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of…
Oklahoma’s Zac Alley shouts during the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Texas one 34-3.
NCAA Football: Texas at Oklahoma
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) causes Oklahoma Sooners…
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) causes Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) to fumble during the first half at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
NCAA Football: Texas at Oklahoma
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) causes Oklahoma Sooners…
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) causes Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) to fumble during the first half at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
NCAA Football: Texas at Oklahoma
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) intercepts a…
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) intercepts a pass during the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
NCAA Football: Texas at Oklahoma
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) throws a pass while…
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) throws a pass while being pressured by Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kobie McKinzie (11) during the second quarter at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
NCAA Football: Texas at Oklahoma
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) intercepts a…
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) intercepts a pass during the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
Syndication: Austin American-Statesman
Texas Longhorns wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (0) catches the ball for the first down in…
Texas Longhorns wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (0) catches the ball for the first down in the second quarter against Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Kani Walker (26) during the Red River Rivalry Football Game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the University of Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, TX on Saturday Oct. 12, 2024.
NCAA Football: Texas at Oklahoma
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) breaks a run…
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) breaks a run for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
NCAA Football: Texas at Oklahoma
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables (left) shakes hands with…
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables (left) shakes hands with Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian after the game at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
NCAA Football: Texas at Oklahoma
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns tight end Gunnar Helm (85) stiff arms Oklahoma…
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns tight end Gunnar Helm (85) stiff arms Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Robert Spears-Jennings (3) during the second half at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Syndication: The Oklahoman
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (5) leaps past Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr.…
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (5) leaps past Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) and linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) during the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Texas one 34-3.
Syndication: The Oklahoman
Oklahoma Sooners running back Jovantae Barnes (2) is brought down by Texas Longhorns linebacker Colin Simmons,…
Oklahoma Sooners running back Jovantae Barnes (2) is brought down by Texas Longhorns linebacker Colin Simmons, bottom, linebacker Liona Lefau (18), left, and defensive lineman Jermayne Lole (99) during the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Texas one 34-3.
NCAA Football: Texas at Oklahoma
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Damonic Williams (52) tackles Texas Longhorns…
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Damonic Williams (52) tackles Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) during the second half at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
NCAA Football: Texas at Oklahoma
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Ethan Burke (91) tackles Oklahoma Sooners quarterback…
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Ethan Burke (91) tackles Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) during the second half at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
NCAA Football: Texas at Oklahoma
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Eli Bowen (23) defends a pass…
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Eli Bowen (23) defends a pass intended for Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (5) during the second half at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
NCAA Football: Texas at Oklahoma
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) peers over the…
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) peers over the lined at Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) during the second quarter at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
Syndication: The Oklahoman
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables talks with Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Damonic Williams (52) after a penalty…
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables talks with Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Damonic Williams (52) after a penalty during the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Texas one 34-3.
Syndication: The Oklahoman
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables walks off he field after the Red River Rivalry college football game…
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables walks off he field after the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Texas one 34-3.
Syndication: The Oklahoman
Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) walks off the field after the Red River Rivalry…
Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) walks off the field after the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Texas one 34-3.
Syndication: The Oklahoman
Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Ethan Downs (40) and Zion Kearney (7) walk off the field following…
Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Ethan Downs (40) and Zion Kearney (7) walk off the field following the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorn at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas, Saturday, Oct., 12, 2024.
Syndication: The Oklahoman
Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables reacts following the first half of the Red River Rivalry…
Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables reacts following the first half of the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorn at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas, Saturday, Oct., 12, 2024.
Syndication: The Oklahoman
Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Damonic Williams (52) hugs a teammate following the Red River Rivalry college…
Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Damonic Williams (52) hugs a teammate following the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorn at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas, Saturday, Oct., 12, 2024.