The No. 1 Texas Longhorns (4-0) visit the Oklahoma Sooners (2-2) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Cotton Bowl, Dallas, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ABC. DraftKings lists the spread at TEX -7.5 with a total of 39.5; moneylines are Texas -325 · Oklahoma +260. Below is our Texas vs Oklahoma preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Texas vs Oklahoma Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | No. 1 Texas at Oklahoma |
| Records | Texas 4-0 · Oklahoma 2-2 |
| Spread | TEX -7.5 |
| Moneyline | Texas -325 · Oklahoma +260 |
| Total | 39.5 |
| Venue | Cotton Bowl, Dallas, TX |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ABC |
| Head Coaches | Texas: HC Steve Sarkisian, OC Kyle Flood · Oklahoma: HC Brent Venables, OC Ben Arbuckle |
Texas Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Texas Longhorns are 4-0 overall, 1-0 in SEC play, and they are ranked No. 1 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 59-7 vs Texas State; Sep 12 — W 24-23 vs Ohio State; Sep 19 — W 30-6 vs UTSA; Sep 26 — W 20-17 at Tennessee. Most recently, Texas beat Tennessee 20-17 on the road. Through 4 games, Texas is averaging 33.2 points scored and 13.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Steve Sarkisian (head coach since 2021). Offensive coordinator: Kyle Flood. Defensive coordinators: Will Muschamp / Johnny Nansen.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Arch Manning (QB) — 73/115, 862 yards, 7 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Hollywood Smothers (RB) — 41 carries, 198 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Ryan Wingo (WR) — 19 receptions, 239 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Colin Simmons (EDGE) — 7.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Rasheem Biles (LB) — 29 total tackles
Strengths: An unbeaten 4-0 start; an offense averaging 33.2 points per game; a defense allowing only 13.2 points per game. Questions: Handling a road trip to Cotton Bowl.
Oklahoma Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Oklahoma Sooners are 2-2 overall, 0-1 in SEC play. Results to date: Sep 4 — W 51-0 vs UTEP; Sep 12 — L 17-10 at Michigan; Sep 19 — W 14-6 vs New Mexico; Sep 26 — L 41-13 at Georgia. Most recently, Oklahoma lost to Georgia 41-13 on the road. Through 4 games, Oklahoma is averaging 22.0 points scored and 16.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Brent Venables (head coach since 2022). Offensive coordinator: Ben Arbuckle. Defensive coordinator: Todd Bates.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: John Mateer (QB) — 72/109, 883 yards, 8 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing leader: Lloyd Avant (RB) — 42 carries, 164 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Isaiah Sategna III (WR) — 20 receptions, 267 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Adepoju Adebawore (DL) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Owen Heinecke (LB) — 27 total tackles
Strengths: A defense allowing only 16.0 points per game. Questions: The response to a 41-13 loss at Georgia.
How to Watch Texas vs Oklahoma
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Cotton Bowl, Dallas, TX
- TV / Streaming: ABC
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.