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College GameDay isn’t expecting Texas to be upset by Oklahoma

The College Football Playoff hopes of Oklahoma hinge on a massive upset over No. 1 Texas in a Red River Showdown this Saturday, but the odds are firmly stacked against the Sooners.

Despite Oklahoma’s defensive prowess under head coach Brent Venables and the surprising consistency of quarterbacks Arch Manning and John Mateer, the entire ESPN *College GameDay* panel—including Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, Bryce Young, and Kirk Herbstreit—unanimously expects Texas to prevail. The Longhorns, led by a stifling defense anchored by Colin Simmons, enter the matchup as clear favorites on their home turf, where even a subpar performance has historically proven enough to secure a victory.

Meanwhile, Oklahoma’s season is already in jeopardy after two losses, and a third defeat would effectively end any playoff aspirations. Though a win in Austin could reignite momentum, the Sooners must navigate a hostile environment and protect Mateer, whose struggles have compounded their offensive woes.

Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, where Texas aims to solidify its top ranking with a dominant performance.

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