Dallas, Oct 13 (V7N) — One of college football's most electrifying atmospheres is set to unfold as the No. 1 Texas Longhorns (5-0, 1-0 SEC) face off against No. 16 Oklahoma Sooners (4-1, 1-1) in the Red River Rivalry this Saturday at the Cotton Bowl. The iconic matchup is amplified by the ongoing State Fair of Texas, where the stadium will be divided right down the middle—half crimson and half burnt orange.

This year's contest carries significant weight for Texas, which is seeking revenge after a heartbreaking loss in last year's game. The Longhorns fell 34-30 after a game-winning touchdown pass from Dillon Gabriel to Nic Anderson with just 15 seconds remaining. This time, Texas is primed to capitalize on their strong start and avenge their defeat.

Oklahoma, however, faces a challenging situation. Dillon Gabriel, who transferred to Oregon, will not be on the field, and the Sooners are missing their top five receivers due to injuries. In light of these setbacks, Oklahoma turns to true freshman Michael Hawkins Jr., who recently made his debut as a starter in a 27-21 victory over Auburn. Hawkins Jr. is poised to make history as the first true freshman to start in the Red River Rivalry for the Sooners. He stepped in for former five-star recruit Jackson Arnold during Oklahoma’s loss to Tennessee in Week 4, showing resilience despite the circumstances.

On the other side of the field, Texas welcomes back star quarterback Quinn Ewers, who missed the last three games due to injury. Ewers’ return is a critical boost for the Longhorns as they aim to establish a commanding presence in the game.

As kickoff approaches, fans can look forward to a thrilling matchup filled with tradition, intensity, and high stakes. Follow along for live updates, highlights, and scores as Texas and Oklahoma battle it out in the 2024 Red River Rivalry.

Quinn Ewers Injury Update: Will Texas QB play against Oklahoma? Keep an eye on injury reports leading up to game time for the latest developments on Ewers' status.

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