Texas Longhorns vs Oklahoma Sooners Prediction, 10/10/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas Longhorns vs Oklahoma Sooners

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Location: Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Sooners (+7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 39

The Texas Longhorns (4-0) are on their way to Cotton Bowl on Saturday, October 10, 2026 where they will try to beat the Oklahoma Sooners (2-2). Oklahoma opens this matchup as 7.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total has been set at 39.

The Texas Longhorns come into this game with a record of 4-0 this year. In their last matchup, the Longhorns played the Tennessee Volunteers and earned the victory with a final of 20-17. The Texas Longhorns ended up running the ball 36 different times and had 61 yds, which came out to an average of 1.7 yards per attempt. When all was said and done, they had 55 plays which converted into 262 yds. Texas relinquished 18 completions on 32 tries for a total of 151 yds, and a completion rate of 56.3%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Longhorns conceded 70 yds on 44 tries, which is an average of 1.6 yards per run allowed.

The Longhorns have tallied 1,514 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of scoring, Texas has earned 7 touchdowns via the pass and 8 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 5 different times. Texas has recorded 92 1st downs, and they have been hurt by 25 penalties for 250 yds. As a team they maintain an average of 147.3 yards on the ground which has them sitting 88th in Division 1. When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Texas Longhorns are averaging 33.3 points per contest.

The Longhorns rank 11th in college football regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 13.3 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 2.8 yards per rush on the ground and 99.3 yards on the ground per game for the season. In total, they have allowed 397 rushing yards through 4 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Longhorns have conceded 687 yards which has them sitting in 12th in the country. They are giving up 171.8 yards per game through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 59.7%. Overall, they are surrendering 271.0 yards per contest which puts them 22nd in D-1. They have given up 2 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 2 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Sooners head into this matchup 2-2 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Sooners went home defeated by a final of 41-13 when they played the Georgia Bulldogs. Oklahoma rushed for 1.9 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 65 yards on 35 carries. The Sooners finished the game with a total of 296 yards and they ran 69 plays (4.3 yds per play). The Sooners pass defense gave up a completion rate of 55.6%, surrendering 177 yds on 15 for 27 passing. Oklahoma relinquished 26 run attempts for 129 yards (5.0 yards per rush).

In terms of their scoring prowess, the Sooners sit 109th in D-1 holding an average of 22.0 points per outing. The Oklahoma Sooners maintain an average of 321.3 yards per outing, which has them sitting 120th in the nation. The Oklahoma offense has compiled 214 penalty yds on 26 violations, which has them ranked 106th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have given away 4 interceptions while losing 6 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 66 1st downs. For the year to this point, the Sooners have compiled 889 passing yards together with holding an average of 222.3 throwing yards per game, which has them ranked 80th in the country. They hold an average of 99.0 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 396 yards for the season.

Oklahoma has conceded a total of 462 yards rushing (115.5 yards per outing) as well as 5 touchdowns via the rush this year. They have given up 1 touchdowns through the air as well as 122.5 yards/contest, which has them in 4th in Division 1. This season, they have allowed 64 points. Their defense has tallied 3 fumbles and 1 interception on the year. The Sooners defense has taken part in 224 plays, which ranks them 4th in the nation. The Sooners are giving up 16.0 PPG, which has them ranked 24th in Division 1.

Who will win tonight's Longhorns/Sooners college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Longhorns -7.5

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