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Texas, Oklahoma teams flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for pre-game scuffle

DALLAS — Unsurprisingly, tensions flared between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners ahead of the Red River Showdown, with chatter in the tunnel ultimately extending onto the field as the two teams came together for a bit of a scuffle.

Tensions are FLARING here early in Dallas!!

A flag has been thrown for unsportsmanlike conduct for EVERY PLAYER. This means any unsportsmanlike call during the game will result in an immediate ejection. pic.twitter.com/ywqN1Fd6HW— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisTV) October 12, 2019

As a result of the commotion, a official flagged the entire Texas and Oklahoma teams for unsportsmanlike conduct, which will result in any player who receives a single unsportsmanlike penalty during the game being ejected.