Texas Longhorns vs Oklahoma Sooners Predictions October 10, 2026
Texas will beat Oklahoma 24-17 in the Oct. 10 matchup at the Cotton Bowl. The Longhorns’ strongest credential is their 20-17 road victory at No. 14 Tennessee, part of a 4-0 start that has them ranked No. 1 in the AP poll. Texas -8.5 (-110) and the 41.5 total offer no demonstrated betting edge, making Pass the official wager recommendation.
Texas Longhorns vs Oklahoma Sooners prediction and best bet
Texas is the pick to win, with low confidence in the projected margin. Its ranked road victory gives the forecast a concrete performance anchor beyond the Longhorns’ position atop the polls. The moneyline also favors Texas at -344, although that price is a market assessment, not an independent measure of team quality.
The best bet is Pass. Picking the Longhorns outright is easier than asking them to clear an 8.5-point spread. The forecast puts Oklahoma within that number, but the Sooners’ side needs more than a projected score to become an official recommendation.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Texas Longhorns vs Oklahoma Sooners, 2026 college football season, Saturday, Oct. 10, at 2:30 p.m. CT.
Venue: Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas. This is a neutral-site game.
Broadcast: ABC.
Records and ranking: Texas is 4-0 overall and 1-0 in SEC play, with a No. 1 AP ranking in the Oct. 3 update. Both teams have a bye during the Oct. 3 weekend.
SportsJaw odds: Texas -8.5 (-110), Oklahoma +8.5 (-110). Over 41.5 (-110), Under 41.5 (-110). Moneyline: Texas -344, Oklahoma +277.
Texas Longhorns outlook
Texas’ most recent listed result is the Sept. 26 victory at Tennessee. Beating the No. 14 team on the road to open conference play is the strongest reason to select the Longhorns here. Their unbeaten start and top ranking reinforce that choice without answering every question about the matchup.