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Texas coach Strong enters Oklahoma game under pressure again

University of Texas quarterback Jerrod Heard passes the ball to wide receiver Daje Johnson during the football game between Texas and K-State on October 24, 2015, at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. "Sometimes when (the players) hear a different voice.you're trying to give them a shot of energy". Texas needs point on nearly every possession and can't afford to give any away against the Sooners.

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It proved to be a mirage, of course, as the 'Horns dropped three of their last six games to finish 5-7.

As for Strong, last week was about as awkward of any week of his tenure in Austin following the loss in Stillwater, as reports immediately began to swirl about his job security and debated on whether he could be fired in the middle of the season if the team continues to struggle. Major Applewhite threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns for Texas, matching Oklahoma quarterback Josh Heupel, who threw for 311 yards.

"That's one of your biggest games of the year", Mayfield said. "I thought, no question, they were the tougher, more physical football team", Stoops said. Last year's edition of the Red River Rivalry nearly spelled the end for the Sooners' postseason hopes, but they rallied and were able to rebound from it.

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops and Texas skipper Charlie Strong are on the hot seat. You get in that tunnel and there's nothing nice to be said.

I'm going with Oklahoma and their offense because Foreman is banged up and Warren is out for the year so in my thinking the Longhorns are losing some weapons even though neither team is trustworthy in my opinion...

Where: Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas.

"You talk about the explosive part of his game, which is what makes him so special", Mayfield said. The Sooners added five rushing touchdowns and totaled 260 yards on the ground, led by Joe Mixon's 105 yards.

Offensively, Texas ranks 12th nationally in rushing with 261 yards per outing.

Texas running back Chris Warren III is out indefinitely after injuring his right knee Saturday against Oklahoma State. Facing Sam Bradford, Colt McCoy threw for 277 yards and a touchdown, while Cody Johnson scored three touchdowns and ran for 127 yards (fantasy points!) and Jordan Shipley caught 11 balls for 112 yards and a score (more fantasy points!) in the game. On Monday, it was announced that starting linebacker Tay Evans would have to call it a career after suffering too many concussions. The Longhorns own a record of 47-38-4 against the Sooners since the game began at the Cotton Bowl in 1929.

The Austin American Statesman reported that an unidentified "powerful Texas source" concurs with Strong: "Win eight and stay".

Oklahoma got some momentum headed into this 111th edition of the Showdown with a wild 52-46 win over TCU last Saturday.

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Texas coach Strong enters Oklahoma game under pressure again