One of college football’s premier rivalry games kicks off as an SEC conference matchup for the first time ever, as No. 1 Texas and No. 18 Oklahoma square off in the Red River Shootout. Let’s check in with the latest prediction for the game from an expert model that picks winners.

Perhaps the only way the Oklahoma-Texas rivalry could have become even more intense happened when both joined the powerful Southeastern Conference in July.

Both teams are coming off a bye week for the Red River Rivalry. Oklahoma has struggled with consistency on offense, while Texas continues to impress on both sides of the ball. With Quinn Ewers expected back, I predict the Longhorns will come out on top.