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Oklahoma vs. Texas: Score, Highlights and Reaction from 2015 Red River Rivalry

Texas shocked 10th-ranked Oklahoma in the latest edition of the Red River Rivalry on Saturday with a 24-17 win at the Cotton Bowl.

The Longhorns rushed out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter against a Sooners group that came out remarkably flat. The Sooners eventually came alive in the second half, twice cutting the lead to a single score, but it wasn't enough, as Texas held on for a much-needed victory.

Here's how the Red River Showdown, which Texas now leads 61–44–5 all time, played out quarter-by-quarter:

Texas head coach Charlie Strong stated coming into the game that the high-profile clash arrived at the right time after his team's sluggish start to the campaign.