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Kenneth Murray nearly committed to Texas, now he'll face the Longhorns again — this time in the Big 12 title game

NORMAN — If things would've been just a bit different, linebacker Kenneth Murray might be on the other side of this week's Big 12 Championship Game.

There was a time in 2016 when Murray thought he was going to Texas.

Instead, he'll be on the other side when the Sooners and Longhorns meet at AT&T Stadium (11 a.m., ABC) potentially with a College Football Playoff berth on the line for the Sooners.

Murray has racked up 133 tackles so far this season, the most for an Oklahoma player since Travis Lewis had 144 in 2008.

He figures to play a big role against the Longhorns after registering 10 tackles in the first meeting.