Recent history: Oklahoma has won five of the last six meetings between these teams. While past performance doesn't guarantee future results, it suggests the Sooners have been competitive in this rivalry.

Close games: Last year's matchup was very tight, with Texas winning 34-30. A 15.5 point spread implies a much more lopsided game than recent history suggests.

Oklahoma's resilience: After suffering their first loss of the season against Tennessee, Oklahoma bounced back with a 27-21 win at Auburn. This shows they can respond well to adversity.

Quarterback experience: Oklahoma's quarterback has faced Texas before, throwing five touchdowns in two games against them. This familiarity with the opponent could be beneficial.