The 102nd edition of the Red River Rivalry lost some of its luster last week when both Texas and Oklahoma were upset. Both teams now come into the game at 4-1 instead of 5-0. This is the first time since 1999 that both teams come into the game off losses. "I know both teams were disappointed Saturday," Texas coach Mack Brown said. "It's a huge game at midseason and it's very, very difficult for both teams." SBG Global reports that early betting has the public taking the favored Oklahoma on the Road.
College Football Betting Preview
Oklahoma (4-1) vs. Texas (4-1)
Saturday, 3:30 pm Eastern – ABC
Oklahoma blew a 14 point lead at Colorado and lost on a last second field goal while Texas was routed by Kansas State. The Sooners had averaged more than 562 yards of offense in non-conference play, but had a pathetic 230 against Colorado. Red-shirt freshman quarterback Sam Bradford was awful going 8 for 19 for only 112 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. "Sam was the least of our problems and he knows that," head coach Bob Stoops said. "He had about four drops on him. He understands everything they are doing whether it is running the ball, throwing it, route selection or what they are playing against us. He understands that he needs to keep on executing like he can. He is fine."
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy didn’t play much better for the Longhorns in their loss to Kansas State. He had four interceptions and did not look ready |to play. "Now we need to regroup,' said McCoy, "Keep working hard and get ready for Oklahoma. That's always a huge game and with both of us losing this week, we're both going to want to want to get back on track.”
Here are the betting stats for Saturday’s game. The Sooners are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 road games. The Sooners are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite. The Sooners are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October. The Sooners are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games. The Sooners are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite. The Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. The Sooners are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings between the two teams.
The Longhorns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog. The Longhorns are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games in October. The Longhorns are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a home underdog. The Longhorns are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall. The Longhorns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 conference games.
The Under is 4-0 in the Sooners last 4 games in October. The Under is 4-0 in the Sooners last 4 conference games. The Under is 5-1 in the Sooners last 6 road games. The Over is 4-0 in the Longhorns last 4 games overall. The Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between the two teams.
