Here are four of the key matchups that figure to go a long way toward deciding Saturday’s Red River Showdown:
1. Oklahoma CB Tre Brown vs. Texas WR Joshua Moore
Though Brown’s deficiencies have been laid bare in the last two losses, the cornerbacks have been the better part of the Sooners’ secondary so far this season. And Brown has a history of success against the Longhorns. It was his corner blitz sack of Sam Ehlinger for a safety that put OU firmly in command of the 2018 Big 12 Championship Game. Last season, one of the biggest reasons the Sooners’ defense was successful overall was Parnell Motley’s ability to nearly completely take away the opposition’s top receiver.