The annual Red River Showdown is heating up beyond the field with a friendly wager between Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt. In a move that's become a high-stakes tradition, the governors have bet local delicacies on the outcome of the college football clash between the University of Texas Longhorns and the University of Oklahoma Sooners. Abbott took to social media to challenge his peer, promising "he'll send Stitt some Railhead BBQ and Lone Star beer" if the Longhorns win, as stated by Austin American Statesman.
This year's game, set to kick off in Dallas' historic Cotton Bowl, promises an epic encounter with the Longhorns and Sooners carrying notable 5-0 and 4-1 records, respectively. As reported by CBS Austin, the Red River Showdown is a century-old rivalry, dating back to the early 1900s, and has been played at a neutral venue since 1928.
In his response to Abbott's challenge, Stitt couldn't help to flash a "Horns Down" hand gesture at the end of his video, showcasing the high spirits and camaraderie that make college football rivalries such a storied part of American culture. "And just to remind you that we put a whoopin' on you last year," Stitt told CBS Austin in his message, stoking the flames of anticipation for what is sure to be a fiercely contested game.
