Texas vs. Oklahoma

Saturday, October 7, 1978. Oklahoma took the Golden Hat from Texas

No. 1 Oklahoma beat No. 6 Texas 31–⁠10. It was their 73rd meeting; after it, Texas led the series 40–⁠27–⁠3 in the games on file.

Neutral site6Texas9–⁠3 in 1978
10
Neutral site1Oklahoma11–⁠1 in 1978
31

FinalAttendance 72,032

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Oklahoma 52% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Texas leads 65–⁠52–⁠5; as played, 62–⁠52–⁠5 in the 119 games on file; the official count covers all 122 meetings, counting the 49 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Oklahoma 27, Texas 24
2025Texas 23, Oklahoma 6Allstate Red River Rivalry
2024Texas 34, Oklahoma 3Allstate Red River Rivalry
2023Oklahoma 34, Texas 30Allstate Red River Rivalry
2022Texas 49, Oklahoma 0
2021Oklahoma 55, Texas 48

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