The biggest plays of the first half of Texas vs Oklahoma game

Texas takes on Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry and leads at halftime [Image via Big 12 conference/YouTube]

Texas is taking on Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry and they have made some decisive plays in the first half.

by Tobias Richmond

October 6, 2018 at 2:06 PM

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Texas has taken command

Despite being a big underdog, the Texas Longhorns have taken a 24-17 lead at the half against Oklahoma. The Sooners came into today trying to keep their playoff chances alive.

Halftime at the Cotton Bowl! #ThisIsTexas #HookEm pic.twitter.com/SGWZpbDr5b
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) October 6, 2018

Ehlinger shows some wheels

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger has had a nice day through the air and on the ground. Here he gave the Longhorns a two touchdown lead with a nice nine-yard run.

TOUCHDOWN TEXAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(19) Texas 24
(7) Oklahoma 10#RedRiverShowdown pic.twitter.com/OQxRJQhtJa
— NCAAF Nation (@NCAAFNation247) October 6, 2018

Ehlinger dropping bombs

We mentioned he's having a nice day through the air. Here he throws a 28 yard pass that gives Texas a 17-10 lead.

Sam Ehlinger 28 yard TD pass to Tre Watson and Texas leads the #RedRiverShowdown 17-10 pic.twitter.com/r0Qnu5gPRX
— Andrew 🎃 (@awTide) October 6, 2018

Too hard hitting?

Ehlinger wasn't the only one with a nice day passing

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