Texas stymies Oklahoma's offense to earn Red River Rivalry win in foes' first matchup as SEC members

Texas showed why it is the top-ranked team in the nation, dominating the Oklahoma Sooners in Dallas in the Red River Rivalry.

Quinn Ewers threw for 199 yards and a go-ahead touchdown and ran for a score as he resumed his role as Texas’ starting quarterback. 

Ewers’ performance was just one of many reasons Texas cruised to a 34-3 win over No. 18 Oklahoma Saturday.

The 120th Red River Rivalry was also the first time the schools met in the annual clash as members of the Southeastern Conference.

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Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) celebrates with fans after beating the Oklahoma Sooners 34-3 in the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, Saturday Oct. 12, 2024. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)

After missing some time due to an abdominal strain, Ewers seemed to have a little rust to knock off in the early portion of the game.

“Definitely good to be back,” Ewers said….

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