Texas showed why they are the nation's top-ranked team by dominating the Oklahoma Sooners in Dallas in the Red River Rivalry.
Quinn Ewers threw for 199 yards, scored the winning touchdown and ran for a score as he resumed his role as Texas' starting QB.
Ewers' performance was just one of the many reasons Texas won 34-3 over No. 18 Oklahoma on Saturday.
The 120th Red River Rivalry also marked the first time the two schools met in an annual tournament as members of the Southeastern Conference.
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Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe, 16, celebrates with fans after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners 34-3 in the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. . (Ricardo B. Brazier/American Statesman/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
After missing some time with an abdominal strain, Ewers looked like he could show some rust early in the game.
“It's great to be back,” Ewers said. “It was a tough start, but overall I think we did a good job of overcoming some adversity early on.”
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Texas running back Quintreveon Wisner ran for 118 yards and a touchdown for the Longhorns, fumbled at the end of a long run that teammate Silas Bolden recovered in the end zone for a touchdown. I decided.
Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) runs the ball during the Red River Rivalry game against Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American Statesman/USA Today Network via Imagine Images)
The annual game is named after the Red River between Texas and Oklahoma. The series dates back to 1900 and has been held annually at the State Fair of Texas since 1929.
Oklahoma has won five of the last six games in the rivalry, where both programs are in the Big 12, but the Longhorns hold the series advantage at 64-51-5.
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo, 5, plays during the second quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners during the Red River Rivalry game at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Aim for a first down. (Ricardo B. Brazier/American Statesman/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
Oklahoma's offensive problems continued Saturday. On the day, the Sooners had 3 points and 89 rushing yards. Michael Hawkins Jr., the Sooners' true freshman quarterback, finished with 148 passing yards and no touchdowns.
Oklahoma recorded just 237 yards of total offense.
Texas stayed put as Ewers rolled to his right and threw it back to his left to Gunnar Helm for a 7-yard TD to take a 7-3 lead early in the second quarter. That came after the Longhorns trailed in a game for the first time this season.
“We played well in all three phases. We never want to be one-dimensional,” Longhorns fourth-year coach Steve Sarkisian said. “When the offense was struggling early, we had the defense. … We felt like we built the team to do that.”
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Sarkisian, who previously served as Alabama's offensive coordinator under coach Nick Saban, praised the Red River rivalry.
“I've been a part of some great games and great rivalries,” Sarkisian said. “This is really unique.”
Texas will focus on the 5th place Georgia Bulldogs. The highly anticipated game will kick off on October 19th at 7:30pm ET in Austin, Texas.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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