Breaking: Texas and Oklahoma to Meet in the Middle (Again, Yawn)

Buckle up, folks! This Saturday afternoon, Texas and Oklahoma will engage in their 120th Red River Rivalry showdown at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Because, you know, driving 200 miles from Austin or 190 miles from Norman is so much fun.

In case you were wondering, they've been doing this since 1929. The Longhorns haven't bothered visiting Norman since 1922, and Oklahoma last graced Austin with their presence in 1923. Home-field advantage? Who needs it!

Now, I know what you're thinking. "Don't most college football rivalries rotate between campuses?" Well, silly, Texas and Oklahoma are special. They're not alone in their neutral-site shenanigans, though:

Washington-Washington State: The Apple Cup used to be a cozy on-campus affair. But nooo, the Huskies had to go and leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten. So, Seattle's Lumen Field hosted the first non-conference battle between the in-state rivals since 1961. Groundbreaking.

Army-Navy: Philly was the usual spot, but now they're on a four-year tour of NFL stadiums. After crashing New England last season, they'll be playing at the Washington Commanders' place in December. Because nothing says "college football" like a game of musical chairs with billion-dollar stadiums.

Florida-Georgia: Like our Texas and Oklahoma pals, these rivals have been meeting in Jacksonville since 1933 (with a brief hiatus in '94 and '95). The Gators and Bulldogs just can't get enough of that neutral-site magic.

So there you have it, folks. The thrilling, totally-not-outdated tradition continues. 🙄