Getty Images Quarterback Spencer Rattler of the Oklahoma Sooners.
Texas and Oklahoma meet for the 2021 Red River Showdown on Saturday at the Cotton Bowl.
The game (Noon ET start time) will be televised on ABC. But if you don’t have cable, here are some different ways you can watch a live stream of Oklahoma vs Texas online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in most markets) and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch Oklahoma vs Texas live on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the FuboTV website.
You can also watch live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch games on ABC (labeled ESPN3), but if you don’t have that, you can use your Fubo credentials to log in and watch.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in only a few select markets) and 90+ other TV channels on Vidgo. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but you can get your first month for just $10:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch Oklahoma vs Texas live on the Vidgo app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Vidgo website.
You can also watch live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch games on ABC (labeled ESPN3), but if you don’t have that, you can use your Vidgo credentials to log in and watch.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream (formerly AT&T TV) has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” ABC (live in most markets) is included in every one, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free 14-day trial.
Note that the free trial isn’t advertised as such, but your “due today” amount will be $0 when signing up. If you watch on your computer, phone or tablet, you won’t be charged for 14 days. If you watch on a streaming device on your TV (Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV, etc.), you will be charged for the first month, but you can get still get a full refund if you cancel before 14 days:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch Oklahoma vs Texas live on the DirecTV Stream app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the DirecTV Stream website.
You can also watch live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch games on ABC (labeled ESPN3), but if you don’t have that, you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials (may still be listed as AT&T on the list of cable providers) to log in and watch.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of ESPN3 (which simulcasts ABC games) and 30-plus other live TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Orange” package. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with the ESPN channels, and you can get your first month for just $10:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch Oklahoma vs Texas live on the Sling TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Sling TV website.
You can also watch live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch games on ABC (labeled ESPN3), but if you don’t have that, you can use your Sling credentials to log in and watch.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in most markets) and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch Oklahoma vs Texas live on the Hulu app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Hulu website.
You can also watch live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch games on ABC (labeled ESPN3), but if you don’t have that, you can use your Hulu credentials to log in and watch.
Oklahoma vs Texas 2021 Preview
The stakes are high as Oklahoma and Texas clash in the Cotton Bowl for the latest edition of the Red River Showdown. Oklahoma comes in undefeated at 6-0 and as the No. 6 ranked team in the country. However, it’s been far from smooth sailing for the Sooners, who have been tested multiple times this year.
Quarterback Spencer Rattler was a Heisman contender coming into the year but has not had the explosive season many expected. He’s passed for 1,260 yards, 10 touchdowns and four interceptions. At one point the crowd in Oklahoma was chanting for backup Caleb Williams following an interception against West Virginia. Rattler has embraced his critics and seeks to be better.
“I guess you could say that is a form of motivation for us, for me personally and this group. You know, you always want to prove somebody wrong, but you’ve got to prove yourself right,” Rattler told reporters this week. “That’s something we’ve done a good job of, overcoming adversity, staying together and just keep pushing, keep fighting. And that’s something we’re going to keep doing, and we’re going to have a good time doing it. We’re having fun on the field, and that’s the main thing; we’re winning. And we’re just preparing for this game Saturday, ready to go.”
If Rattler and the Sooners want to make a statement, this is the platform to do so — against a Texas squad that has found its rhythm, scoring 150 points over the last three weeks, going 3-0 over that span.
“I mean, it’s a big time game, big time environment. This year will be a little different because the crowd is full capacity, which is fun,” Rattler said.” It’s something we’re going to embrace as a team and just go out there and go to battle. We know what situation we’re in and where we want to be, and this is a good starting point to get this team rolling. And we’ve got a great team coming in to play Saturday, and we’re ready to go.”
The lone blemish on Texas’ resume this season is a 40-21 loss to Arkansas, which continues to be a source of motivation for the team.
“I appreciate you continually asking about the Arkansas game because it keeps a bad taste in my mouth and our players’ mouths. So, thank you. That’s a positive. I appreciate that,” Sarkisian told reporters this week.
Bijan Robinson has been the workhorse for Texas, notching 652 yards and 7 touchdowns this season. As a team, the Longhorns have 17 rushing touchdowns.
Oklahoma is a 3.5-point favorite for the matchup.