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Oklahoma Sooners Football: OU outlasts Texas, 53-45, in wild Red River Shootout

In the 116th edition of the Red River Showdown, the Oklahoma Sooners overcame waves of adversity to down the No. 22 Texas Longhorns (2-2, 1-2) in quadruple OT, 53-45. With the win, OU improves to 2-2 on the season, 1-2 in Big 12 play.

The river runs red.

Final score: Oklahoma 53, Texas 45 (4OT)#OUDNA pic.twitter.com/IAdSV7uTcf— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) October 10, 2020

Oklahoma started with the ball on offense to open the game, but a series of pre-snap penalties and blown-up plays had the Sooners moving backwards for an eventual three-and-out.