Sarkisian’s wife, Loreal, shared a game day message before the Red River Rivalry on Saturday. Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian has had a fantastic career as a coach in college football. In 12 years between three programs, Sarkisian has an overall record of 87-54, as he had just two years with a record below a .500 winning percentage.

Few college football traditions have produced as many iconic moments as the Red River Rivalry. Here are the top Oklahoma and Texas players of the 2000s.

There was no feel-good ending for John Mateer and the Oklahoma Sooners, just pain in a 23-6 loss to the Texas Longhorns in the Red River Rivalry.

DALLAS - There was a tremendous amount of doubt concerning the Texas Longhorns heading into their annual matchup with the Oklahoma Sooners in the Red River Rivalry. Offensive line, physicality, talent, schematics, the running game and the quarterback were all under fire after the team's disappointing loss to Florida a week ago.

Its College Football Playoff candidacy is still very much alive. The bad news for OU: The Horns dominated the Sooners.