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Neutral-Site College Football Rivalries

Texas and Oklahoma have played annually in Dallas since 1929. The Longhorns last visited Norman in 1922, while Oklahoma's last trip to Austin was in 1923.

Published October 11, 2024 at 7:53am by Danny Davis


Texas and Oklahoma Face Off in 120th Red River Rivalry

This Saturday afternoon, Texas and Oklahoma will renew their historic rivalry at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The venue is approximately 200 miles from Royal-Memorial Stadium and 190 miles from Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

The Longhorns and Sooners have been clashing in Dallas since 1929, with Texas last visiting Norman in 1922, and Oklahoma last playing in Austin in 1923.

Unlike many college football rivalries that alternate between campuses, Texas and Oklahoma maintain their neutral-site tradition. Other notable rivalries that do the same include:

Washington-Washington State: The Apple Cup was traditionally played on campus, but the Huskies' move to the Big Ten changed that. This year, the rivals met at Seattle's Lumen Field for the first non-conference battle since 1961.

Army-Navy: This historic game is often played in Philadelphia but is currently touring NFL stadiums. After playing in New England last season, this year's game will be hosted by the Washington Commanders in December.

Florida-Georgia: Similar to Texas and Oklahoma, the Gators and Bulldogs have been meeting in Jacksonville since 1933, except for a brief two-year stretch in 1994 and 1995.

Read more: How many of college football's rivalry games take place in neutral locations?