The Great Lone Star Showdown: How Many Times Have Texas and Oklahoma Butted Heads?
Ah, the Red River Rivalry. A clash of titans, a battle for barbecue supremacy, a game that brings out the most passionate (and occasionally delusional) fans in college football. But beneath the crimson and burnt orange war paint lies a question that has puzzled philosophers for generations: just how many times have these two powerhouses actually thrown down?
The History Books Don't Lie (Maybe)
According to those dusty old things on library shelves (or that website you trust, but let's be honest, who actually reads anymore?), the University of Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners have met a whopping 119 times as of 2023. That's a lot of football, folks. That's more games than most of us have had first dates (or at least successful ones).
But Hold on Now, Skeeter, There's More to the Story Than That
Now, before you start planning your 120th birthday bash themed "The Red River Rematch," there's a wrinkle in the fabric of time (or maybe just some rule changes over the years). See, back in the day, these two teams were like toddlers who couldn't stay away from each other. They'd play twice, sometimes even three times a year! Those games, however, don't always count in the official tally. So, depending on who you ask and how much tequila you've had, the answer could be a little fuzzy.
The All-Important Bragging Rights Breakdown
Alright, alright, enough with the suspense. Here's the lowdown on who currently holds the bragging rights:
- Texas Longhorns: 63 wins (those horns do come in useful for tooting their own superiority, apparently)
- Oklahoma Sooners: 51 wins (don't worry, Sooner fans, you guys are catching up... slowly)
- Ties: There have also been a measly 5 ties, which are basically the participation trophies of the college football world.
So, What Does This Mean for the Future?
One thing's for sure: the Red River Rivalry isn't going anywhere. Expect more close calls, more heartbreaking fumbles, and more questionable referee calls than you can shake a foam finger at. And hey, maybe by the time we're all cruising around in flying cars, we'll finally have a definitive answer to the age-old question: just how many times have these two teams played? But until then, there's only one thing left to do: grab some popcorn, settle in, and get ready for the next chapter in this epic football saga!
