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Five quick thoughts before the Red River Shootout

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Syndication: The Oklahoman
Fans pack the area around ESPN's College GameDay before the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the University of Texas (UT) Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.

Texas is about to play one of the most meaningful games of Steve Sarkisian's career as head coach of the Longhorns. What key factors will shape this battle with Oklahoma?